| A | B |
| petition | a letter people sign that asks the government to do something |
| mayor | the leader of a community |
| city council | a group of people who have been chosen by citizens to meet and solve problems |
| vote | to make a choice |
| government service | a service that is provided for all citizens of a community |
| tax | money used to pay for roads, police cars, fire engines, etc. |
| Mayflower Compact | a set of laws written by the Pilgrims |
| U. S. Constitution | a document that describes how the U. S. government works |
| Bill of Rights | lists our freedoms and rights as U. S. citizens |