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Government & Citizenship

Kindergarten · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-IIM5O7-9HP5

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1.Why have a community rule?
2.What is a constitution for?
3.What is a responsibility?
4.What is a right?
5.What does voting let citizens do?
6.Who helps put out fires?
7.Why collect taxes?
8.What does a legislature do?

Answers and teaching notes

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  1. Why have a community rule?To help people stay safe and work together
  2. What is a constitution for?To establish powers, limits, and rights
  3. What is a responsibility?A duty a person should fulfill
  4. What is a right?A freedom or protection people are entitled to
  5. What does voting let citizens do?Choose leaders or decide public questions
  6. Who helps put out fires?Firefighters
  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.