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Government & Citizenship

Kindergarten · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-SQH8MS-1TOT

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1.What is a right?
2.Who helps put out fires?
3.What does a mayor generally lead?
4.What is a constitution for?
5.What does a legislature do?
6.Why collect taxes?
7.Why separate government powers?
8.Why have a community rule?

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

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.