Unit 5: Communities and Government

The United States government works to protect the rights of its citizens. Songs, such as "The Star-Spangled Banner", and symbols, such as the flag and the Liberty Bell, represent our country.

Our state governments have three branches that share power. The state government collects taxes from its citizens to pay for schools, parks, and highways. The local government runs a town or a city. This level of government is the level of government that most closely touches our everyday lives. It includes a mayor and city workers. Native American governments work with the national, state, and local governments.

Rules and laws protect us and help us get along. Governments make laws for the common good. The Bill of Rights protects our rights and makes sure we have the freedom to say and write what we want. People vote for lawmakers who will help their community.



 
 
 
 

            


              

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