SS What is a Community?

government

A group of citizens who make the laws.

Judge

A leader in the court who decides if a person has broken a law.

Mayor

A leader of a town or city elected by the people.

citizen

A person who lives in the community.

community

A place where people live and work together.

law

A rule that makes a community a safe place to live.

special governments

Local governmental units established for very specific purposes, such as the regulation of water and school districts, airports, and transportation services

consequences

Something that happens because of something a person does.

elect

To choose a person by voting.

county

a major unit of local government in most states

township

a subdivision of a county that has its own government

Suburban

an outlying district or a city; a smaller community adjacent to or within commuting distance to a city

Urban

designating a city or town; densely populated; many buildings; a lot of employment opportunities

common good

individuals help solve problems to make the community a better place for everyone

Rural

open land with few homes or other buildings; population density is low; farming; country life

town

political unit that is larger than a village and smaller than a city

taxes

the means by which a community raises money to cover public costs, such as recreation, roads, schools, and libraries.