Rights of Citizens

Grade 4 Social Studies Worksheet - Building Confidence

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Circle the answer.

1.
Why do rights come with responsibilities?
- so only adults have rights
- so everyone's rights are protected
- so leaders can take rights away
2.
Why does the right to petition matter?
- Leaders must agree with every request.
- People can ask leaders for changes.
- People can skip paying taxes.
3.
What does freedom of religion protect?
- choosing which newspaper to read
- choosing your own beliefs, or none
- choosing a mayor
4.
A student newspaper checks its facts before printing a story. Which responsibility is this?
- reporting the truth
- voting in elections
- keeping a gathering peaceful
5.
Which First Amendment right lets people ask the government to change something?
- freedom of the press
- freedom of religion
- the right to petition

Answer Key - Grade 4 Social Studies Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the answer.

1.
Why do rights come with responsibilities?
- so only adults have rights
- so everyone's rights are protected
- so leaders can take rights away
2.
Why does the right to petition matter?
- Leaders must agree with every request.
- People can ask leaders for changes.
- People can skip paying taxes.
3.
What does freedom of religion protect?
- choosing which newspaper to read
- choosing your own beliefs, or none
- choosing a mayor
4.
A student newspaper checks its facts before printing a story. Which responsibility is this?
- reporting the truth
- voting in elections
- keeping a gathering peaceful
5.
Which First Amendment right lets people ask the government to change something?
- freedom of the press
- freedom of religion
- the right to petition