| A | B |
| mayor | the head of city government |
| precinct | part of a city; a district |
| municipal | having to do with the affairs of a city |
| expressway | a major highway where automobiles travel at high speeds |
| ordinance | a rule or law |
| capital | the city that is the seat of government of a state, nation, or province |
| capitol | the building in the state capital where the lawmakers meet |
| census | an official counting of the population |
| urban | characteristic of city life |
| metropolis | a large city |