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Constitution and Branches of Government Practice

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Constitution and Branches of Government Practice
Grade 5 Social Studies LearnCrux.com
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  • Circle or mark the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
  • Use the larger space to show your thinking on word problems.
1. The plan for a government is a __.
2. Which branch makes laws?
3. One part of government with its own job is a __ of government.
4. Which branch carries out laws?
5. A person chosen to act for others is a __.
6. Why divide power among branches?
7. Which sentence is true?
8. A member of a country with rights and responsibilities is a __.
📋 Teacher Answer Key
1. constitution
2. legislative
3. branch
4. executive
5. representative
6. to limit power and keep one part from controlling everything
7. The Constitution helps organize and limit government power.
8. citizen

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