What is the USCIS civics test?

The USCIS civics test is part of the U.S. naturalization interview. Applicants are asked up to 10 questions from a list of 128 civics questions and must answer at least 6 correctly to pass.

How many questions are on the U.S. citizenship test?

There are 128 possible civics questions. During the interview, you'll be asked up to 10 questions and must answer 6 correctly to pass the civics portion.

What is the 65/20 exemption?

Applicants who are 65 years or older and have been a permanent resident for at least 20 years qualify for the 65/20 exemption. They only need to study 20 designated questions marked with an asterisk.

How can I prepare for the citizenship test?

Use our free practice app to study all 128 official USCIS civics questions with flashcards. Take practice tests with AI-powered answer checking to simulate the real interview experience.

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Question 1

What is the form of government of the United States?

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What is the supreme law of the land?

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Question 3

Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.

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The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?

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Question 5

How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?

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Question 6

What does the Bill of Rights protect?

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How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?

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Question 8

Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

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Question 9

What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

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Question 10

Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

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Question 11

The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?

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What is the economic system of the United States?

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Question 13

What is the rule of law?

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Question 14

Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.

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Question 15

There are three branches of government. Why?

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