Fourth graders untangle three common mix-ups: that senators are appointed by the governor, that the lieutenant governor has no role, and that state courts only hear federal cases. Then they fill in core terms like district, lieutenant governor, and state agencies that run highways and libraries.
Short-answer prompts ask how a state senator differs from a representative and how citizens can contact lawmakers — through letters, calls, emails, or public hearings. Getting these basics right builds the framework students will lean on for every later civics topic.
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State Government and Citizenship
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
State senators and representatives are appointed by the governor.
Rewrite: State senators and representatives are elected by the voters.
2. Fix the sentence:
The lieutenant governor has no role in state government.
Rewrite: The lieutenant governor helps the governor and takes over if the governor cannot serve.
3. Fix the sentence:
State courts can only hear cases about federal laws.
Rewrite: State courts hear cases about state laws and the state constitution.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A state senator represents the people who live in a certain district.
2. The lieutenant governor is second in command in the executive branch.
3. State agencies help run public programs like highways and libraries.
4. When a court decides a law breaks the constitution, the law is struck down.
Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1. What is the difference between a state senator and a state representative?
Both serve in the legislature, but they represent different districts. Senators usually serve longer terms than representatives.
2. How can citizens let their state lawmakers know what they think about a new law?
Citizens can write letters, make phone calls, send emails, or attend public hearings to share their opinions with lawmakers.
State Government and Citizenship
★ Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1) Fix the sentence:
State senators and representatives are appointed by the governor.
Rewrite: State senators and representatives are elected by the voters.
2) Fix the sentence:
The lieutenant governor has no role in state government.
Rewrite: The lieutenant governor helps the governor and takes over if the governor cannot serve.
3) Fix the sentence:
State courts can only hear cases about federal laws.
Rewrite: State courts hear cases about state laws and the state constitution.
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) A state senator represents the people who live in a certain district.
2) The lieutenant governor is second in command in the executive branch.
3) State agencies help run public programs like highways and libraries.
4) When a court decides a law breaks the constitution, the law is struck down.
★ Part C: Short Answer
Answer each question in one or two complete sentences.
1) What is the difference between a state senator and a state representative?
Both serve in the legislature, but they represent different districts. Senators usually serve longer terms than representatives.
2) How can citizens let their state lawmakers know what they think about a new law?
Citizens can write letters, make phone calls, send emails, or attend public hearings to share their opinions with lawmakers.
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