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Citizen
A resident of a city or town, one who is entitled to vote and enjoy other privileges there.

City
A center of population, commerce, and culture; a large and important town.

Common welfare
When a government tries to help everyone in a country, we say it is serving the common welfare. The common welfare is what is good for everyone in the country, not just a few people.

Court
The building hall or room in which cases are heard and determined by law.

Firemen and women
A man or a woman who fight fires.

Health
The overall physical condition of a person.

Judge
A public official who hears and decides cases brought before a court of law.

Justice
The principal of moral rightness.

Law
A rule established by authority, society, or custom.

Local government
The government of a local area such town, village, city.

Neighborhood
The people who live in a particular district or area.

Police
Persons who regulate, control, or keep order for the community.

Public service
A service performed for the benefit of the public.

Recreational Center
A place to go for amusement and entertainment.

Rights
Something that is due to a person by law, tradition, or nature.

Safety
Freedom from danger, risk, or injury.

State
Smaller political entity of America.

System
A social, economic, or political organizational form.

Tax
A contribution of money for the support of a government required of persons, groups or businesses within the domain of that government.

Town
A population center smaller than a city and larger than a village.

Zoning
To divide into zones.