United States Citizenship
USCIS Civics Test (2008 version) β the officer asks up to 10 of 100 questions; answer 6 correctly to pass
π What to Bring
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Interview appointment notice
The Form I-797C notice USCIS mails you with the date, time, and field office location
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Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
Bring your Form I-551 β required at every interview
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State ID or driver's license & passports
All current and expired passports and any travel documents
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Documents USCIS requested
Tax records, marriage/divorce certificates, or anything listed on your appointment notice
π How to Schedule
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File Form N-400
Submit the Application for Naturalization online at my.uscis.gov or by mail. Filing fee applies.
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Attend the biometrics appointment
If required, USCIS schedules fingerprinting at a local Application Support Center.
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Go to the interview & civics test
USCIS mails an interview notice. The officer asks up to 10 civics questions and tests your English at this interview.
π‘ Test Day Tips
- β’The officer asks questions one at a time and stops once you answer 6 correctly β so accuracy early helps.
- β’Six answers change with elections or appointments (President, Vice President, Speaker, Chief Justice, etc.). Confirm the current officeholders at uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates before your interview.
- β’Four official questions (your U.S. Senator, your Representative, your Governor, your state capital) depend on where you live, so study the answers for your own state.
- β’Applicants 65 or older who have been permanent residents for 20+ years may study only the 20 questions marked with an asterisk.
- β’The civics test is oral β you say the answer aloud. Practicing multiple choice helps you recognize the correct facts quickly.
- β’There are also English reading and writing tests at the interview β keep practicing everyday English alongside the civics questions.
π Study Materials
All practice questions are based on the USCIS materials below. Click any to read it on the official USCIS website.
π― Practice by Topic
Principles of American Democracy
The Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, the rule of law, and the basic economic system of the United States.
System of Government
The three branches of government, checks and balances, Congress, the President, the Cabinet, the federal courts, and federal vs. state powers.
Rights and Responsibilities
Voting rights and the constitutional amendments about voting, the rights and responsibilities of citizens, the Pledge of Allegiance, and ways to participate in democracy.
Colonial Period and Independence
Why colonists came to America, the Declaration of Independence, the original 13 states, the Constitutional Convention, and the Founding Fathers.
American History: The 1800s
The Louisiana Purchase, 19th-century wars, the Civil War and its causes, Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation, and Susan B. Anthony.
Recent American History
20th-century wars and the Presidents who led during them, the Cold War, the civil rights movement, September 11, 2001, and American Indian tribes.
Geography
The longest rivers, the oceans on the West and East Coasts, U.S. territories, states bordering Canada and Mexico, the national capital, and the Statue of Liberty.
Symbols
The meaning of the stripes and stars on the U.S. flag, and the name of the national anthem.
Holidays
When the United States celebrates Independence Day, and the national U.S. holidays.
π Official Resources
USCIS Citizenship Resource Center β
Official home for naturalization study materials and test information
Study for the Civics Test β
Flash cards, MP3 audio, and practice tools for the 100 civics questions
Test Updates β
Current President, Vice President, Speaker, Chief Justice, and other answers that change
Apply for Citizenship (Form N-400) β
File the Application for Naturalization online or by mail
Naturalization Eligibility β
Check whether you meet the residency, age, and other requirements
Find a USCIS Field Office β
Locate the field office that handles your naturalization interview