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Government & Citizenship

Kindergarten · On-level practice · 8 questions · Version PG-4GUBWI-OQUC

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

Answers and teaching notes

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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. Why collect taxes?To pay for shared public services
  4. What is a constitution for?To establish powers, limits, and rights
  5. What is a responsibility?A duty a person should fulfill
  6. What does a legislature do?Makes laws
  7. What does a mayor generally lead?A city or town government
  8. Why separate government powers?To prevent one part from controlling all power

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.