Government in Your City or Town Karen Kenney rourke educational media rourkeeducationalmedia com Scan for Related Titles and Teacher Resources
What Is a City or Town Government A fire rages in the house next door In minutes a fire engine arrives Firefighters extinguish the blaze and your neighborhood is safe again A fire department is a vital service in any town or city The area’s government runs this and other important community services 4
A local government makes the area it governs a good place to live by keeping it clean and safe It also enforces the laws made by the state government Cleaning the streets and building parks are some things a local government manages in a city or town 5
