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Government & Citizenship

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

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

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