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Government & Citizenship

Grade 4 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-1WXKRN2-RUSH

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

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

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.