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Government & Citizenship

Kindergarten · Building confidence · 8 questions · Version PG-P3IDRX-1TOT

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

Answers and teaching notes

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

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.