Social Studies Chapter 1

where a group of people live or work together

• state

• business

• community

• school

people want to live near a downtown area because

• of a lot of buildings

• live near work

• a lot of scenery

• many ways to get to work

schools and libraries are important because

• you can learn there

• lots of books

• it's free

• found downtown

Living in a community helps people save time because the different ​ ​ that people do help meet their needs.

• materials
• jobs
• communities

holiday that celebrates our countries freedom

• Christmas

• Fourth of July

• May Day

• Veterans Day

ethnic group adds to a community because

• it shares the same language

• it holds celebrations

• it has different customs

• it brings it culture to the community

people need to ______________ to keep the community safe and peaceful

• go to school

• read the newspaper

• cooperate

• have better jobs

consequences for breaking the law may be (choose 3)

• paying a fine

• getting hurt

• winning a prize

• going to jail

the leader whose job it is to solve problems in the community

• governor

• judge

• sheriff

• mayor

a responsibility of every citizen is to

• obey laws

• remain calm

• listen to the news

• be kind