At one moment or another you’ve must asked yourself what is government and what role does it play in our lives. In its simplest form, a government determines the way in which a country, state, county, township, city, college, or village is run. At every level, government makes laws that citizens must obey and creates policies about everything connected with the daily of a community—whether that community is a nation, a state, or the town where you live. Government affects us through the provision of services, regulations, and taxes. Through out the course of my day, government affects me everywhere.
In the morning when I take a shower and brush my teeth, government provides me with running water. Water that comes from a government regulated water plant, and that comes to your home in
When I listen to the radio or watch television, the radio station or television station had to pay the government to get a license for broadcasting. Your local newspapers, television, and radio stations help bring news to people in the area where you live. The news helps people better understand why the government has made certain choices and how those choices will affect them personally. Local media also present different sides of an issue, so people can learn about different point of views. The federal and state governments also provide funding for the establishment of public radio and television stations. When I go to the store to buy food, government regulates the quality and quantity of food that I’m buying. When I need a phone, or electronics, the government regulates the quality of what