| Term | Definition |
| Constitution | a set of laws used in the USA today |
| Community | a place where people live, work and play together |
| Law | a rule that tells people how to behave in their communities |
| Citizen | an official member of a community, state or country |
| Map Title | tells you what is shown on the map |
| Map Key | Tells what the colors, pictures and lines on a map mean |
| Compass Rose | shows the four main directions |
| Population | the number of people who live in an area |
| Urban Area | Another name for city land and spaces |
| Suburb | A community next to or close to a city |
| Rural Area | A place far from a city |