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Government & Citizenship

Grade 3 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-GL2CQC-UQT5

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

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. What is due process?Fair legal procedures before rights are deprived
  2. What does the judicial branch do?Interprets laws and resolves disputes
  3. Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
  4. What is a responsibility?A duty a person should fulfill
  5. What is a constitution for?To establish powers, limits, and rights
  6. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  7. What does a mayor generally lead?A city or town government
  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.