The social issue is of ensuring that members of society have a home in which to live, whether this is a house or some other kind of dwelling. Many governments have one or more housing authorities, sometimes also called a housing ministry or department.

The policy requires police to inherit a proactive approach to address public safety concerns. The overall assessment of community-oriented policing is positive, as both officers and community members attest to its effectiveness in reducing crime.

In such areas where man has fundamentally transformed landscapes such as urban settings, the natural environment is greatly modified into a simplified human environment. Even acts that seem less extreme, such as building, modify the natural environment.

State governments set overall educational standards, often mandate standardized tests public school systems and supervise, usually through state colleges. Private schools are generally free to determine their own curriculum and staffing policies.