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Government & Citizenship

Grade 3 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-2YKOUV-UQT5

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

Answers and teaching notes

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