From Community to Country

Who are our leaders?

There are many different types of leaders in the United States, from local leaders to national leaders. No matter the type, all leaders need to do what they believe is right, even if it means that not everyone will agree with them. Click through to learn more about our leaders.

Your teacher is a leader. He or she leads your class every day and helps you learn new things.

Police officers are leaders. They make sure the people in your community are safe.

The mayor of your city is a leader. The mayor helps good things happen in your community, such as making sure parks get built and people in the city work together to get things done.

The governor is a state leader. He or she makes important decisions that affect everyone in the state.

The president is the leader of our country. He or she protects the United States and helps pass laws to help people in our country.

The United States military includes a group of leaders who help protect and defend our country.

Question

What are some of the different types of leaders we have in the United States?

Some of the different types include community leaders, state leaders, country leaders, and military leaders.