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Government & Citizenship

Kindergarten · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-10ZAKPG-9HP5

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

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

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.