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Government & Citizenship

Kindergarten · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-POLM03-1TOT

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1.Why have a community rule?
2.Why collect taxes?
3.What is a constitution for?
4.What does a mayor generally lead?
5.What does a legislature do?
6.Why separate government powers?
7.What is a right?
8.What does voting let citizens do?

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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  1. Why have a community rule?To help people stay safe and work together
  2. Why collect taxes?To pay for shared public services
  3. What is a constitution for?To establish powers, limits, and rights
  4. What does a mayor generally lead?A city or town government
  5. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  6. Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power
  7. What is a right?A freedom or protection people are entitled to
  8. What does voting let citizens do?Choose leaders or decide public questions

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.