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Government & Citizenship

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1FMH18Z-46U6

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

Answers and teaching notes

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

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.