PencilGo

Government & Citizenship

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-KWSOC0-1OFF

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

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

Show answers for version 18
  1. What is due process?Fair legal procedures before rights are deprived
  2. What does a mayor generally lead?A city or town government
  3. What is a right?A freedom or protection people are entitled to
  4. Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
  5. What is a constitution for?To establish powers, limits, and rights
  6. What does the executive branch do?Carries out laws
  7. What does the judicial branch do?Interprets laws and resolves disputes
  8. What is a responsibility?A duty a person should fulfill

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.