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Government & Citizenship

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1BESX34-19BO

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1.What is a constitution for?
2.What does a mayor generally lead?
3.What is due process?
4.What does the judicial branch do?
5.Why can rights have limits?
6.What is a right?
7.What does a legislature do?
8.Why separate government powers?

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  1. What is a constitution for?To establish powers, limits, and rights
  2. What does a mayor generally lead?A city or town government
  3. What is due process?Fair legal procedures before rights are deprived
  4. What does the judicial branch do?Interprets laws and resolves disputes
  5. Why can rights have limits?Rights are balanced with safety and others' rights
  6. What is a right?A freedom or protection people are entitled to
  7. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  8. Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power

Worked example

Identify authority, decision processes, rights, and responsibilities.

Common mistake

Confusing a government level, branch, or civic role.

Helpful hint

Name the decision-maker first.