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U.S. Citizenship Test Prep
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All 100 official USCIS civics questions of the 2008 test with clear answers and explanations, practice tests in both official formats (2008 and 2025), your state's officials kept current, and interview prep - free to study.
100Civics questions
50State guides
153Vocab words
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Nine topics, 100 questions
12 questions
Principles of American Democracy
The Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the rule of law, and the founding ideas of self-government.
35 questionsSystem of Government
The three branches, Congress, the President, the courts, and how federal and state powers divide.
10 questionsRights and Responsibilities
Voting, the duties of citizenship, and the rights shared by everyone living in the United States.
13 questionsColonial Period and Independence
The colonists, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitutional Convention, and the Founders.
7 questionsAmerican History: the 1800s
Westward expansion, the Civil War, Lincoln, emancipation, and the fight for women's rights.
10 questionsRecent American History
The World Wars, the Cold War, the civil rights movement, and September 11, 2001.
8 questionsGeography
The rivers, oceans, territories, border states, and the capital of the United States.
3 questionsAmerican Symbols
The flag, the Statue of Liberty, and the national anthem.
2 questionsHolidays
Independence Day and the national holidays of the United States.
Popular questions
Start with the essentials
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What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald J. Trump
How many U.S. Senators are there?
one hundred (100)
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
(Thomas) Jefferson
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
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How the U.S. Citizenship Civics Test Actually Works
How the naturalization civics test is scored in both versions - 2008: 10 asked, 6 to pass; 2025: 20 asked, 12 to pass - plus the English components.
How to Study the 100 Civics Questions Efficiently
A practical method for the 100 USCIS civics questions: study by topic, answer out loud, learn one answer per question, rehearse in the real format.
The N-400 Naturalization Interview: What to Expect
What happens at the USCIS naturalization interview, step by step: the oath to tell the truth, the N-400 review, the English test, and the civics questions.
The Civics Answers That Change - and How to Find Yours
A small set of the 100 USCIS civics questions have answers that change with elections or depend on your state. Here is how to identify and verify them.
What Happens If You Fail the Citizenship Test
Failing part of the naturalization test is not the end of your application. Here is how the second opportunity works and how to prepare for it.
The 65/20 Special Consideration: 20 Questions Instead of 100
Applicants aged 65 or older with 20 years as permanent residents may study a reduced set of 20 civics questions. Here is how the 65/20 list works.
The English Test: Reading, Writing, and Speaking
The English portion of the naturalization test: one sentence read aloud, one sentence dictated, and speaking assessed through the interview itself.
Which Civics Test Version Am I Taking? 2008 vs 2025
USCIS administers two civics test versions. Your N-400 filing date decides: on/after Oct 20, 2025 means the 2025 test (128 questions), earlier means 2008.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the civics test?
It depends on your test version. If you filed Form N-400 on or after Oct 20, 2025, you take the 2025 test: up to 20 questions drawn from an official bank of 128. If you filed before that date, you take the 2008 test: up to 10 questions drawn from an official bank of 100.
How many must I answer correctly?
On the 2008 test, 6 correct answers out of up to 10 questions pass. On the 2025 test, 12 correct answers out of up to 20 questions pass.
Are these the actual test questions?
Yes. The 100-question bank on this site is the official USCIS 2008-version bank, and the practice mode covers the nationally answerable questions of the official 2025 bank. The questions and vocabulary are U.S. government public-domain material; HundredCivics is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with USCIS.
What is the 65/20 special consideration?
Applicants who are 65 or older and have been lawful permanent residents for at least 20 years may study a reduced list of 20 questions, marked with an asterisk in the official USCIS booklet. HundredCivics tags every one so you can filter the set down.
HundredCivics is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with USCIS. The civics questions and vocabulary are U.S. government public-domain material.