Us Naturalization Civics Test
Master 30 essential U.S. Civics Test concepts with interactive flashcards
What You'll Learn
Master the key U.S. history, government, and civics facts required for the United States Naturalization Test. These flashcards cover founding documents, branches of government, rights and responsibilities, and American history—perfect for future citizens preparing for their interview.
Key Topics
- Learn branches and functions of U.S. government with examples
- Review founding documents and historical milestones
- Understand rights, freedoms, and responsibilities of citizens
- Prepare for official USCIS civics questions with explanations
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How to study this deck
Start with a quick skim of the questions, then launch study mode to flip cards until you can answer each prompt without hesitation. Revisit tricky cards using shuffle or reverse order, and schedule a follow-up review within 48 hours to reinforce retention.
Preview: Us Naturalization Civics Test
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What is the supreme law of the land?
Answer
The Constitution. It establishes the framework of government and protects fundamental rights.
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What does the Constitution do?
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It sets up the government, defines the government, and protects the basic rights of Americans.
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The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
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We the People. They emphasize that the power of government comes from the people.
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What is an amendment?
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A change or addition to the Constitution.
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What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
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The Bill of Rights.
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What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
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Speech, religion, assembly, press, or petition the government.
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What did the Declaration of Independence do?
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It announced our independence from Great Britain and stated that people have natural rights.
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What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
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Life and liberty (and pursuit of happiness).
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What is freedom of religion?
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You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
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What is the economic system in the United States?
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Capitalist or market economy.
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Name one branch or part of the government.
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Congress (legislative), President (executive), or the courts (judicial).
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What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
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Checks and balances, and separation of powers.
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Who is in charge of the executive branch?
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The President.
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Who makes federal laws?
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Congress — the Senate and House of Representatives.
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
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The Senate and the House of Representatives.
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How many U.S. Senators are there?
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100 — two from each state.
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We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
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6 years.
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The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
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435 members.
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We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
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2 years.
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Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
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All people of their state.
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Who signs bills to become laws?
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The President.
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Who vetoes bills?
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The President.
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What does the President’s Cabinet do?
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Advises the President.
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What are two Cabinet-level positions?
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Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense (others include Education, Treasury, etc.).
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What does the judicial branch do?
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Reviews laws, explains laws, resolves disputes, and decides if laws violate the Constitution.
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What is the highest court in the United States?
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The Supreme Court.
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Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
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John G. Roberts, Jr. (as of 2025).
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What is one power of the federal government?
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To print money, declare war, or make treaties.
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What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
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Freedom of expression and freedom of speech (also religion, assembly, and petition).
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What is one promise you make when you become a U.S. citizen?
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To obey the laws of the United States and defend the Constitution.