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Government & Citizenship

Grade 4 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-3I35UK-46U6

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

Answers and teaching notes

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