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Government & Citizenship

Grade 3 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-G135CE-UQT5

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1.What does a legislature do?
2.What does the judicial branch do?
3.What does the executive branch do?
4.What is a constitution for?
5.What does a mayor generally lead?
6.Why separate government powers?
7.What is a responsibility?
8.What is a right?

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  1. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  2. What does the judicial branch do?Interprets laws and resolves disputes
  3. What does the executive branch do?Carries out laws
  4. What is a constitution for?To establish powers, limits, and rights
  5. What does a mayor generally lead?A city or town government
  6. Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
  7. What is a responsibility?A duty a person should fulfill
  8. What is a right?A freedom or protection people are entitled to

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.