About CitizenshipBound

CitizenshipBound is a free study site for people preparing for the civics portion of the U.S. naturalization test. The site has no sign-up and no paywall, and it works well on a phone.

Where the questions come from

Every civics question and official answer on this site comes directly from the study materials published by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). As a U.S. government work, they are in the public domain. We copy them word for word from the official documents and rebuild our data from those sources rather than retyping them. The answers that change with elections, such as the name of the President, follow the USCIS civics test updates page. Each one shows the date it was last updated.

What we add

On top of the official list, we add study tools and original material: flashcard and multiple-choice practice, mock interviews scored the same way as the real test, a record of the questions you miss, and a short explanation of the history or reasoning behind each 2025 question. The explanations are there to help you understand and remember the answers. They don't replace the official answers USCIS accepts.

How we check our facts

People use this site to prepare for a government interview, so every page follows the same rules:

• Official sources only. Civics questions, answers, vocabulary lists and Form N-400 questions are taken word for word from USCIS documents. Our guides are written from primary sources: the USCIS Policy Manual, official form instructions, the USCIS fee schedule (Form G-1055), federal regulations in Title 8 of the Code of Federal Regulations and the Immigration and Nationality Act. Each guide lists its sources at the bottom. We don't rely on blogs, forums or other study sites.
• Plain English, clearly labeled. When we explain an official rule in simpler words, the explanation is ours, and we say so. The official wording is always the one that counts.
• Regular checks. At least once a month we check USCIS for changes to the civics test, answers that change with elections (such as the President and the Speaker of the House), the current edition of Form N-400 and filing fees, and update the site when something changes. Senators and governors for each state are refreshed from public data on current officeholders. Each guide shows the date it was last reviewed against its sources.
• Corrections. If you find a mistake, tell us. We check the report against the official source and fix confirmed errors as quickly as we can.
• Not legal advice. We explain the official rules. We don't tell anyone how to answer the questions on their own application. For personal situations, especially arrests, long trips abroad or past immigration problems, talk to an immigration attorney or a DOJ-accredited representative.

How the site is paid for

CitizenshipBound is free to use and may show ads to cover its costs. Ads never change what we write, and we don't sell your data. Your practice progress is stored only in your own browser. See the Privacy Policy.

Independence

CitizenshipBound is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to USCIS or any other government agency. Nothing on this site is legal advice. For questions about your own application, check uscis.gov or talk to a qualified immigration attorney or accredited representative.

Found a mistake?

Accuracy matters a lot when someone's citizenship interview is on the line. If you spot an error, please let us know and we'll fix it quickly.