Question

how is the mayor of a city chosen?
he or she is elected by the residents of the city
he or she is elected by the city council
he or she is appointed by the police chief
he or she is appointed by the governor

Explanation:

In most municipal government systems, mayors are directly elected by the city's eligible residents to represent and lead the local community. The other options do not reflect the standard, most common method of selecting a city mayor.

Answer:

He or she is elected by the residents of the city