Liberty
U.S. Naturalization Test (2025 Standard) glossary · Civics
Definition
Freedom - the right to live, speak, worship, and make your own choices without unfair government control.
Liberty in plain English
Liberty means freedom — the power to live your life, speak your mind, worship how you choose, and make your own choices without a government controlling every move. It's one of the biggest ideas the United States was founded on, which is why you see it everywhere from the Statue of Liberty to the Pledge of Allegiance. Think of it like being handed the keys to your own life: within fair rules that protect everyone, you get to decide your own path. For new citizens, protecting that freedom for themselves and others is a huge part of what the oath is about.
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