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Government & Citizenship

Grade 3 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-15UO3YY-7MPT

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

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  1. Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
  2. What is rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, follows established law
  3. What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
  4. Name civic participation besides voting.Meetings, petitions, service, or contacting officials
  5. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  6. Why is a free press important?It informs people and scrutinizes power
  7. What does the executive branch do?Carries out laws
  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.