American Naturalization Test: American Naturalization Test, List 1

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 1–24.

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  1. naturalization
    the proceeding whereby a foreigner is granted citizenship
    Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test
  2. supreme
    greatest in status or authority or power
    What is the supreme law of the land?
    ▪ the Constitution
  3. law
    the collection of rules imposed by authority
    What is the supreme law of the land?
    ▪ the Constitution
  4. constitution
    law determining the fundamental principles of a government
    What is the supreme law of the land?
    ▪ the Constitution
  5. government
    the system or form by which a community is ruled
    What does the Constitution do?
    ▪ sets up the government
    ▪ defines the government
    ▪ protects basic rights of Americans
  6. basic
    pertaining to or constituting a foundation
    What does the Constitution do?
    ▪ sets up the government
    ▪ defines the government
    ▪ protects basic rights of Americans
  7. right
    an abstract idea of that which is due by law or nature
    What does the Constitution do?
    ▪ sets up the government
    ▪ defines the government
    ▪ protects basic rights of Americans
  8. amendment
    a statement that is added to a proposal or document
    What is an amendment?
    ▪ a change (to the Constitution)
    ▪ an addition (to the Constitution)
  9. Bill of Rights
    a statement of fundamental freedoms and privileges
    What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
    ▪ the Bill of Rights
  10. assembly
    a group of persons gathered together for a common purpose
    What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
    ▪ speech
    ▪ religion
    ▪ assembly
    ▪ press
    ▪ petition the government
  11. press
    the print media responsible for publishing news
    What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
    ▪ speech
    ▪ religion
    ▪ assembly
    ▪ press
    ▪ petition the government
  12. petition
    request formally and in writing
    What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
    ▪ speech
    ▪ religion
    ▪ assembly
    ▪ press
    ▪ petition the government
  13. declare
    state emphatically and authoritatively
    What did the Declaration of Independence do?
    ▪ announced our independence (from Great Britain)
    ▪ declared our independence (from Great Britain)
    ▪ said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
  14. liberty
    freedom of choice
    What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
    ▪ life
    ▪ liberty
    ▪ pursuit of happiness
  15. economic
    of or relating to production and management of wealth
    What is the economic system in the United States?
    ▪ capitalist economy
    ▪ market economy
  16. capitalist
    favoring or practicing private ownership of business wealth
    What is the economic system in the United States?
    ▪ capitalist economy
    ▪ market economy
  17. economy
    the system of production and distribution and consumption
    What is the economic system in the United States?
    ▪ capitalist economy
    ▪ market economy
  18. branch
    a division of some larger or more complex organization
    Name one branch or part of the government.
    ▪ Congress / legislative
    ▪ President / executive
    ▪ the courts / judicial
  19. congress
    a national legislative assembly
    Name one branch or part of the government.
    ▪ Congress / legislative
    ▪ President / executive
    ▪ the courts / judicial
  20. legislative
    relating to a lawmaking assembly
    Name one branch or part of the government.
    ▪ Congress / legislative
    ▪ President / executive
    ▪ the courts / judicial
  21. executive
    having the function of carrying out plans or orders
    Name one branch or part of the government.
    ▪ Congress / legislative
    ▪ President / executive
    ▪ the courts / judicial
  22. judicial
    relating to the administration of justice
    Name one branch or part of the government.
    ▪ Congress / legislative
    ▪ President / executive
    ▪ the courts / judicial
  23. federal
    national
    Who makes federal laws?
    ▪ Congress
    ▪ Senate and House (of Representatives)
    ▪ (U.S. or national) legislature
  24. representative
    a member of the lower body of the United States Congress
    Who makes federal laws?
    ▪ Congress
    ▪ Senate and House (of Representatives)
    ▪ (U.S. or national) legislature
  25. national
    concerned with belonging to an entire country
    Who makes federal laws?
    ▪ Congress
    ▪ Senate and House (of Representatives)
    ▪ (U.S. or national) legislature
  26. legislature
    an assembly that makes, amends, or repeals laws
    Who makes federal laws?
    ▪ Congress
    ▪ Senate and House (of Representatives)
    ▪ (U.S. or national) legislature
  27. senator
    a member of a legislative assembly
    How many U.S. Senators are there?
    ▪ one hundred (100)
  28. elect
    choose by a vote for an office or membership
    We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
    ▪ six (6)
  29. House of Representatives
    the lower legislative assembly of the United States Congress
    The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
    ▪ four hundred thirty-five (435)
  30. represent
    be a delegate or spokesperson for
    Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
    ▪ all people of the state
Created on August 26, 2022 (updated January 4, 2023)

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