US Citizenship Civics Test
The 100 civics questions asked at the naturalization interview
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At the naturalization interview a USCIS officer asks up to 10 questions from a published list of 100 civics questions, and you pass by answering 6 correctly. Questions cover American government, history and geography. Practise all 100 here, each with an explanation and a reference to the official USCIS study material.
Choose how to study
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Free practice
Ten questions with instant feedback, each explained with a reference to the official USCIS material.
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Interview simulation
Ten questions under interview conditions with a 10 minute clock. No feedback until the review screen.
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Government drill
Only the American government section: the Constitution, the branches, and rights and responsibilities.
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65/20 subset
The shorter list available to applicants aged 65 or older with 20 years of permanent residence.
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Marathon
Every published question in one untimed sitting.
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Work on mistakes
Rebuilt from your own answer history: only what you have got wrong before.
Your progress by topic
12 areas · 75 questions
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American government
The Constitution, the branches, and the rule of law.
0 questions- Principles of American democracy 8
- System of government 27
- Rights and responsibilities 9
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American history
From colonisation to the modern era.
0 questions- Colonial period and independence 11
- The 1800s 6
- Recent American history 4
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Integrated civics
Geography, symbols and holidays.
0 questions- Geography 6
- Symbols 3
- Holidays 2
About this exam
The civics test is one part of the naturalization interview. Unlike a written multiple-choice exam, it is spoken: the officer asks questions aloud and you answer aloud, in English, unless you qualify for an exemption. The officer stops as soon as you have six correct answers, so a strong start ends the test early.
The official list of 100 questions is public, which makes this the rare exam you can study exhaustively. Answers to a handful of questions change with elections and appointments, notably those asking who currently holds an office. Always confirm the current officeholders before your interview.
Applicants aged 65 or older who have been lawful permanent residents for at least 20 years may study a shorter list of 20 questions, marked in the official material with an asterisk. Our topic mode lets you drill each section of the test separately so you can spend your time where you are weakest.
Common questions
How many civics questions will I be asked?
Up to 10, drawn from the official list of 100. The officer stops as soon as you have answered 6 correctly.
What score do I need to pass the civics test?
Six correct answers out of the ten asked, which is 60 percent.
Is the civics test written or spoken?
Spoken. A USCIS officer asks the questions aloud and you answer aloud in English, unless you qualify for a language exemption.
Do any of the answers change over time?
Yes. Questions asking who currently holds an office depend on elections and appointments. Confirm current officeholders before your interview.
Is there a shorter list for older applicants?
Applicants 65 or older who have been permanent residents for at least 20 years may study a 20 question subset marked with an asterisk in the official material.
What happens if I fail the civics test?
You are given a second opportunity to take the portion you failed, normally between 60 and 90 days after the first interview.
TocoExam is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or any United States government agency.