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Government & Citizenship

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1HAENET-46U6

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1.What is rule of law?
2.Why can rights have limits?
3.Why separate government powers?
4.What does the executive branch do?
5.What is due process?
6.What is federalism?
7.What does a legislature do?
8.What does the judicial branch do?

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. What is rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, follows established law
  2. Why can rights have limits?Rights are balanced with safety and others' rights
  3. Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
  4. What does the executive branch do?Carries out laws
  5. What is due process?Fair legal procedures before rights are deprived
  6. What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
  7. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  8. What does the judicial branch do?Interprets laws and resolves disputes

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.