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Government & Citizenship

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-14L6MCS-7MPT

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1.Name civic participation besides voting.
2.What is federalism?
3.Why is a free press important?
4.What does a legislature do?
5.Why can rights have limits?
6.What does the executive branch do?
7.Why separate government powers?
8.What is due process?

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  1. Name civic participation besides voting.Meetings, petitions, service, or contacting officials
  2. What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
  3. Why is a free press important?It informs people and scrutinizes power
  4. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  5. Why can rights have limits?Rights are balanced with safety and others' rights
  6. What does the executive branch do?Carries out laws
  7. Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
  8. What is due process?Fair legal procedures before rights are deprived

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.