2.12.A

try to make the community a better place to live and work.

have local governments;

are elected by the people

voting in elections.

To voice your opinion

Government exists at the local (community), state (Virginia), and national (United States) levels.

Why are local governments important?

To take part in the process

identifying the three branches of Virginia government and the function of each;

Communities in Virginia have state and local government officials who are elected by voters.