1. Unit 1 Governing the People
L2 Government for the People

2. All communities have a government.
A government is a group of citizens that runs community.

3. A government:
1. Tries to solve problems
by giving different solutions
and trying to find the best.
2. It makes laws to keep the
citizens safe.
3. It makes sure that people follow the laws and get along.

4. When people do not agree, a court could be held.
A court may decide how everyone can be treated fairly.
The person in charge o a court
is a judge.
A judge makes sure that
the court protects the
rights of all citizens.

5. Government Services
A government service is something that the government provides for all the citizens.
Government Services include:
roads and bridges
parks

6. Police Station
Fire Station
School
Hospital

7. All these services help to keep citizens safe
All these services help to keep citizens safe. The government services cost money.
How does the government get the money to provide these services?
Citizens pay for these services with taxes.
A tax is money people pay to the government.