| A | B |
|---|
| leader | someone who guides people |
| U.S.president | leader for the U.S. government |
| Governor | leader for the state government |
| mayor | leader for a community or town |
| city council | helps make rules for the community |
| rule | a statement that says what is or is not OK |
| vote | to make a choice for someone or something |
| government | a group of leaders who decides the rules and makes sure the rules are followed |
| law | a rule that must be followed |
| congress | a group of government leaders made up of senators and representatives |
| reasons we have rules | keep people safe, protect peoples' rights |
| government departments | help explain rules to the states |
| U.S. Postal Service | runs the mail delivery |
| National Parks Service | makes sure national parks are safe for visitors |
| state governments | make rules that are best for its state |
| curfew | a time that all teenagers must be home |
| community | a group of people living in the same area |
| Superintendent | leader of all the schools in a community |
| principal | leader of the school |
| petition | a written request for something a person thinks is important |
