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Government & Citizenship

Kindergarten · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-I8MJZ8-9HP5

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

Answers and teaching notes

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

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.