"No matter their size, all communities need rules to keep their members safe, healthy, and happy. A question-answer format and kid-friendly photos show how both written rules (e.g., traffic laws) and unwritten rules (e.g., character values such as honesty) help communities grow and thrive. A simple activity promotes active community participation" -- Provided by publisher.

Includes webography and index.

What is a rule? -- Where do we have rules? -- What happens if rules are broken? -- What is a law? -- Who makes rules? -- How do we change rules? -- What other rules are important?