U.S. Naturalization Civics Test (2025 version)
The civics part of the U.S. naturalization interview — all 128 official questions, practiced the way the officer asks them.
About the exam
To become a U.S. citizen through naturalization, most applicants must pass a civics test and an English test at their USCIS interview. The civics test is oral: a USCIS officer asks questions from an official list of 128 questions about American government, history, symbols and holidays, and you answer out loud in English.
On the 2025 version of the test, the officer asks up to 20 questions and you need 12 correct to pass. The test stops as soon as you reach 12 correct answers, or once you've missed 9. The 2025 test applies if USCIS received your Form N-400 on or after October 20, 2025; if you filed earlier, you take the 2008 test (up to 10 of 100 questions, 6 correct to pass). If you are 65 or older and have been a permanent resident for 20 years or more, you study only 20 marked questions, are asked 10, and need 6 correct.
Our practice covers every one of the 128 official questions with the official answers, plus reworded and interview-style questions so you know each answer — not just its position on a list. Questions whose answers change, such as the President or the Speaker of the House, use the officials serving now, and questions about your own state explain how to find and give your answer.
How we track your progress
Every blueprint domain moves through five levels as you study:
- Not startedNo questions answered in this domain yet.
- Getting startedFirst questions answered — not enough yet to judge.
- DevelopingAt least 5 answered and 50% or better on your recent questions.
- ProficientAt least 15 answered and 70% or better on your recent questions.
- Exam readyAt least 25 answered, 80% or better recently, and holding up on hard questions.
The exam blueprint
USCIS 2025 Civics Test (form M-1778, 09/25) — 128 civics questions; required for Form N-400 applications received on or after October 20, 2025. Applicants who filed before that date take the 2008 test (100 questions). — American Government (principles, system of government, rights and responsibilities), American History (colonial period, the 1800s, recent history) and Symbols and Holidays. Tap a domain to see its topics.
1 Principles of American Government Official questions 1–15 · 15 of 128 of the exam
28 practice questions in this domain so far
2 System of Government Official questions 16–62 · 47 of 128 of the exam
88 practice questions in this domain so far
3 Rights and Responsibilities Official questions 63–72 · 10 of 128 of the exam
19 practice questions in this domain so far
4 Colonial Period and Independence Official questions 73–89 · 17 of 128 of the exam
33 practice questions in this domain so far
5 The 1800s Official questions 90–99 · 10 of 128 of the exam
19 practice questions in this domain so far
6 Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information Official questions 100–118 · 19 of 128 of the exam
35 practice questions in this domain so far
7 Symbols and Holidays Official questions 119–128 · 10 of 128 of the exam
18 practice questions in this domain so far
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All 128 official questions
Every question on the USCIS 2025 list, with the official acceptable answers in the explanation — sorted into the same sections as the official study guide.
Hints that teach
Reveal a memory hook when you're stuck. Every answer explains why it's right and lists the other answers USCIS accepts.
Adaptive practice
Questions steer toward the sections you miss most, weighted like the official list, until every section is solid.
Mock interviews
20-question practice tests that pass at 12 correct, just like the real interview, with a full review at the end.
Flashcards, walkthroughs and guides
Flashcards for every official question, interview walkthroughs, and illustrated guides to the branches of government, the Constitution and U.S. history.
Progress in every section
Each section moves from Not started to Exam ready, so you know exactly what to review before your interview.
Test at home or at a center
File Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, online or by mail. After your biometrics appointment, USCIS schedules an interview at a field office, where an officer reviews your application and gives the English and civics tests.
At your naturalization interview
- The officer reads civics questions aloud; answer in English in your own words — you may give any official answer.
- For questions about your state, know your two U.S. senators, your U.S. representative, your governor and your state capital.
- For questions about current officials, give the name of the person serving on the day of your interview.
- Bring your interview notice, Permanent Resident Card, passport and any documents listed in your notice.
Before you file
- Check whether you'll take the 2025 or the 2008 test — it depends on the date USCIS receives your N-400.
- Ask about the 50/20, 55/15 and 65/20 exceptions if they fit your age and years as a permanent resident.
- Disability exceptions require Form N-648, completed by a licensed medical professional.
- The N-400 fee is $710 online or $760 by mail (reduced fee and waivers available); DHS has proposed an increase, so confirm the fee on uscis.gov before you file.
Exam-day game plan
How to walk in ready — and how to pace 20 questions — 12 correct to pass, like the 2025 interview.
Pacing checkpoints
The real civics test has no strict time limit — the officer asks questions one at a time during your interview. Our mock interview gives you 20 questions and 20 minutes to keep a steady pace, and scores you pass/fail at 12 correct.
The week before
- Run through all 128 questions out loud — the real test is spoken, not written.
- Look up your current U.S. senators, U.S. representative, governor and state capital.
- Check uscis.gov for updated answers about the President, Vice President, Speaker and Chief Justice.
- Practice reading and writing simple sentences in English for the English test.
During the interview
- Listen to the whole question; ask the officer to repeat it if you need to.
- You only need one answer unless the question asks for two or three.
- Short answers are fine — 'Twenty-seven' is enough for how many amendments.
- Answer in your own words if you know the meaning; it doesn't have to match the list word for word.
Keep your head
- You can miss up to 8 questions and still pass the 2025 test.
- If you don't know one, say so and move on — the next question is a fresh start.
- If you don't pass, you get a second chance at a new interview.
After you pass
- If you pass the English and civics tests and the rest of your application is approved, USCIS schedules your oath ceremony.
- You become a U.S. citizen when you take the Oath of Allegiance at the ceremony and receive your Certificate of Naturalization.
- If you fail one part, you'll be retested only on that part at a second interview, usually 60–90 days later; failing it again leads to denial of that application.
Official sources and further reading
- USCIS — Study for the Test ↗Official 128 questions and answers, flash cards and reading/writing vocabulary.
- USCIS — Civics Test Answer Updates ↗Current names for answers that change with elections and appointments.
- USCIS — Form N-400 ↗Application for Naturalization: eligibility, fees and filing instructions.
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240 questions and scenarios across the blueprint — and growing.
QuizMe and thinQtank Learning are not affiliated with or endorsed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or any government agency. Questions are based on the official USCIS 2025 civics test list; practice items in multiple-choice form are our own. Answers about current officials reflect those serving in October 2026 — always check uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates before your interview. This is study help, not legal advice.