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3.4 Roles and Responsibilities Worksheet

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This Grade 3 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 3.4 Roles and Responsibilities. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Roles and Responsibilities - Identify which action shows a citizen fulfilling a role and which action shows an official fulfilling a duty. (C3 D2.Civ.5.3-5; D2.Civ.6.3-5; CCSS RI.3.3)

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Grade 3

Subject

Social Studies

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Social Studies Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
A newspaper report said a river was polluted. After reading it, residents attended a meeting and asked the state agency to investigate. The agency tested the water, found a problem, and fined the company that caused the pollution.
Which action is a duty of government officials in the passage?
ANeighbors talk about the river at home.
BResidents attend a meeting and ask for an investigation.
CThe state agency tests the water and fines the company.
DPeople read the newspaper report.
Solution & Explanation:Government agencies have duties to investigate problems and enforce laws, such as testing water and issuing fines. Attending meetings and asking for action are ways citizens participate.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
The city made a new rule about wearing helmets on scooters. Some kids thought it was unfair, so they wrote a letter asking the council to explain the rule. The council answered with a message about safety, and the kids began wearing helmets.
Which action shows the kids acting as citizens to communicate with government?
AA police officer gives tickets for no helmet.
BThey write a letter asking the council to explain the rule.
CThe council answers with a safety message.
DKids wear helmets when riding scooters.
Solution & Explanation:Communicating with leaders by writing letters is a citizen role. Answering as a council is an official action, and wearing helmets is following a rule, not communicating with government.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
A restaurant must follow health codes. A health inspector visits and checks that food is stored safely. Later, the owner fixes problems the inspector found. Customers wash their hands before eating.
Which action is an official duty?
AA family chooses what to order.
BCustomers wash their hands before eating.
CThe health inspector checks the restaurant for health and safety rules.
DThe owner fixes the problems that were found.
Solution & Explanation:Inspecting for health code rules is a government duty done by an official inspector. Fixing problems and making choices are actions done by private citizens and businesses.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard 3.4 (Roles and Responsibilities).

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