Grade 4 · Social Studies · Building Confidence
Free Government & Citizenship worksheet - version 4
Grade 4 government & citizenship practice with original questions, explanations, and difficulty-matched printable versions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Government & Citizenship
Grade 4 · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-OCAHHJ-1OFF
1.What does the executive branch do?
2.Why separate government powers?
3.What is a constitution for?
4.What does a legislature do?
5.What is a responsibility?
6.What is a right?
7.Why can rights have limits?
8.What does a mayor generally lead?
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.
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- What does the executive branch do?Carries out laws
- Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
- What is a constitution for?To establish powers, limits, and rights
- What does a legislature do?Makes laws
- What is a responsibility?A duty a person should fulfill
- What is a right?A freedom or protection people are entitled to
- Why can rights have limits?Rights are balanced with safety and others' rights
- What does a mayor generally lead?A city or town government
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.