American Naturalization Test: American Naturalization Test, List 2

Preparing to be an American citizen? Brush up on this list of U.S. history and government vocabulary based on the USCIS's list of 100 civics questions for the Naturalization Test.

This list covers vocabulary from Questions 25–57.

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  1. military
    the armed forces of a nation
    Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
    ▪ the President
  2. veto
    vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent
    Who vetoes bills?
    ▪ the President
  3. president
    the leader of a republic or democracy
    What does the President’s Cabinet do?
    ▪ advises the President
  4. cabinet
    group chosen by a head of state to run executive departments
    What does the President’s Cabinet do?
    ▪ advises the President
  5. secretary
    a person who is head of an administrative department
    What are two Cabinet-level positions?
    ▪ Secretary of Agriculture
    ▪ Secretary of Commerce
  6. agriculture
    the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
    What are two Cabinet-level positions?
    ▪ Secretary of Agriculture
    ▪ Secretary of Commerce
  7. commerce
    transactions supplying goods and services
    What are two Cabinet-level positions?
    ▪ Secretary of Agriculture
    ▪ Secretary of Commerce
  8. defense
    military action protecting a country against enemies
    What are two Cabinet-level positions?
    ▪ Secretary of Defense
    ▪ Secretary of Energy
  9. labor
    productive work, especially physical work done for wages
    What are two Cabinet-level positions?
    ▪ Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
    ▪ Secretary of Labor
  10. treasury
    the government department that manages public revenues
    What are two Cabinet-level positions?
    ▪ Secretary of the Treasury
    ▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs
  11. veteran
    a person who has served in the armed forces
    What are two Cabinet-level positions?
    ▪ Secretary of the Treasury
    ▪ Secretary of Veterans Affairs
  12. resolve
    reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
    What does the judicial branch do?
    ▪ reviews laws
    ▪ explains laws
    ▪ resolves disputes (disagreements)
    ▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution
  13. dispute
    a disagreement or argument about something important
    What does the judicial branch do?
    ▪ reviews laws
    ▪ explains laws
    ▪ resolves disputes (disagreements)
    ▪ decides if a law goes against the Constitution
  14. treaty
    a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
    Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
    ▪ to print money
    ▪ to declare war
    ▪ to create an army
    ▪ to make treaties
  15. governor
    the head of a state authority
    Who is the Governor of your state now?
  16. capital
    a seat of government
    What is the capital of your state?
  17. citizen
    a native or naturalized member of a state
    There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
    ▪ Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
  18. jury
    a body of citizens sworn to give a verdict in a court of law
    What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
    ▪ serve on a jury
  19. election
    a vote choosing the winner of a position or political office
    What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
    ▪ vote in a federal election
  20. loyalty
    the quality of being steadfast in allegiance or duty
    What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
    ▪ the United States
    ▪ the flag
  21. pledge
    a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
    What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
    ▪ the United States
    ▪ the flag
  22. allegiance
    the loyalty that citizens owe to their country
    What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
    ▪ the United States
    ▪ the flag
  23. defend
    argue or speak in justification of
    What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
    ▪ defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
  24. nation
    a politically organized body of people under a government
    What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
    ▪ serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
  25. participate
    be involved in
    What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
    ▪ vote
    ▪ join a political party
  26. democracy
    a political system in which power lies in a body of citizens
    What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
    ▪ help with a campaign
    ▪ join a civic group
  27. campaign
    a race between candidates for elective office
    What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
    ▪ help with a campaign
    ▪ join a civic group
  28. civic
    of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals
    What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
    ▪ help with a campaign
    ▪ join a civic group
  29. policy
    argument rationalizing the course of action of a government
    What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
    ▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
    ▪ run for office
  30. income
    the amount of money one makes over a period of time
    When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
Created on August 26, 2022 (updated January 4, 2023)

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