Community Government Flashcards

Grade 2 · Social Studies · Flashcards

Review key words and ideas about how community governments work.

Flashcards

community: A place where people live, work, and play together
government: A group of people who make rules and decisions to help the community
mayor: The elected leader of a town or city
city council: A group of elected people who help make laws for the community
vote: A way people make choices by marking a ballot or raising their hand
election: An event where people vote to choose their leaders
law: A rule made by the government that everyone must follow
public services: Services the government provides for everyone, like fire departments and libraries
taxes: Money that people pay to help the government run public services
citizen: A person who belongs to and has rights in a community or country
rule: A guide that tells people what they should or should not do
community helper: A person whose job helps keep the community safe and running, like a firefighter or police officer