LEARN AND PRACTICE
for the U.S. Naturalization test
Government Basic
The United States government is created by the Constitution. The federal government manages things that are important to all Americans. Each state also has government that manages things that are important to that state. Together, the federal and state governments run the United States.
This section on government basics will teach the answers to ten (10) questions on the U.S. Naturalization Test.
Government Basic
What is the supreme law of the land?
QUESTION #02
Government Basic
What is the economic system in the United States?
QUESTION #12
Government Basic
Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
QUESTION #03
Government Basic
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?
QUESTION #04
Government Basic
What is the “rule of law”?
QUESTION #13
Government Basic
What is the form of government of the United States?
QUESTION #01
Government Basic
Name the three branches of government.
QUESTION #16
Government Basic
There are three branches of government. Why?
QUESTION #15
Government Basic
Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
QUESTION #20
Government Basic
Name one power that is only for the states.
QUESTION #59
Government Basic
Name one power that is only for the federal government.
QUESTION #58
Government Basic
Name one part of the judicial branch.
QUESTION #50
Government Basic
The executive branch has many parts. Name one.
QUESTION #46
Government Basic
Who is the governor of your state (Massachusetts) as of 2026?
QUESTION #61
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