Question 27 of 100 · 2008 test
In what month do we vote for President?
This question is from the 2008 test, which applies if you filed Form N-400 before Oct 20, 2025; later filers take the 2025 test of 128 questions - check your version on the official USCIS test-updates page.
Answer
- November
Explanation
Americans vote for President in November, on the Tuesday after the first Monday of the month.
Why it matters
A fixed election month keeps the timing of national leadership changes predictable.
The 65/20 special consideration
Question 27 is one of the 20 questions in the 65/20 set. An applicant who is 65 or older and has been a lawful permanent resident for 20 years or more studies only those 20 questions instead of all 100, and this is one of them.
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