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Government & Citizenship

Grade 3 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-FH3XYG-UQT5

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

Answers and teaching notes

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

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.