Grade 5 · Social Studies · On Level
Free Government & Citizenship worksheet - version 14
Grade 5 government & citizenship practice with original questions, explanations, and difficulty-matched printable versions. This printable version includes 8 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Government & Citizenship
Grade 5 · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-S6HKAR-AIUZ
1.What does a legislature do?
2.Name civic participation besides voting.
3.Why is a free press important?
4.What is rule of law?
5.What does the judicial branch do?
6.What is due process?
7.What does the executive branch do?
8.What is federalism?
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
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- What does a legislature do?Makes laws
- Name civic participation besides voting.Meetings, petitions, service, or contacting officials
- Why is a free press important?It informs people and scrutinizes power
- What is rule of law?Everyone, including leaders, follows established law
- What does the judicial branch do?Interprets laws and resolves disputes
- What is due process?Fair legal procedures before rights are deprived
- What does the executive branch do?Carries out laws
- What is federalism?Power shared between national and state governments
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.