| A | B |
| commonwealth | a self-governing state or nation whose members are expected to help serve the good of all |
| enlightened self interest | connection between self interest and the common good, the fulfillment of their private ambitions depends in a large part on the success of democratic society |
| melting pot | a term used to describe a society made up of diverse cultures or races which have "merged" together |
| nation of nations | millions of immigrants of different races, religions, languages, and ethnic backgrounds |
| naturalized citizen | an individual who gains full citizenship in a country other than that of their birth |
| orthodoxy | conforming to the usual beliefs or established doctrines |
| resident alien | a foreign born inhabitant |
| spirit of association | tradition of local self-government and voluntary association |