Civics Naturalization Test Quiz

The highest law of the United States, setting up the government, defining its power, and protecting basic rights.

A change or addition to the Constitution.

The first ten amendments to the Constitution, guaranteeing fundamental rights like freedom of speech and religion.

A system where the government is divided into three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial, with each branch having its own powers.

The branch of government that carries out laws, led by the President.

The branch of government that makes laws, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

The branch of government that interprets laws and resolves disputes, including the Supreme Court.

It ensures that no one branch of government becomes too powerful by giving each branch powers to limit the others.

The principle of dividing government powers among different branches to prevent one branch from gaining too much control.

The right to practice any religion, or not practice any religion.

The ability to express your ideas and opinions without government interference.

An economic system based on private ownership of businesses and resources, where prices are determined by market forces.

The idea that everyone must follow the law, including government officials.

The group of advisors that helps the President make decisions.

The highest court in the United States, responsible for interpreting the Constitution and settling disputes.

The main concern during the Cold War, the ideology of communism.

A movement that aimed to end racial discrimination and segregation in the United States, advocating for civil rights for all.

A process that gives US citizenship to those who meet requirements.

A group of people taken to America and sold as slaves, primarily from Africa.

A written document that declared the independence of the United States from Great Britain.

The document that set up the United States government.

The right of citizens to choose their leaders and participate in government.

The year the Constitution was written.

A set of essays written to support the ratification of the Constitution.

The first president of the United States.

They were the original 13 colonies that declared independence from Britain.

The territory purchased from France in 1803, doubling the size of the United States.

A war fought in the 1860s between the Northern and Southern states, primarily over the issue of slavery.

He was a prominent leader during the civil rights movement.