Organization

A community government is elected by its citizens to provide services and solve problems.

A government is composed of people who make, apply, and enforce rules and laws.

A community provides many services to its citizens.

Citizens of a community help make their community a good place to live and work.

1. Why does a community have a government?

• A government protects and serves the people living in a community.
  
  2. How is the government of my community organized?
  
• A community government is organized into three parts.
  
  3. How can people work together to make their community a better place?
  
• Communities work best when people work together and help each other.
  
  4. What services does a community provide to its residents?
  
• Public services are available for all residents of a community.
  

• Communities express connections to their unique water environments through language, arts, and customs.