Civics Test Study Guide
This guide covers every question on the official U.S. citizenship civics test. For the 2025 test, each question includes the answers USCIS accepts and a short explanation of the history or idea behind it. Understanding the why makes answers much easier to remember than memorizing a list.
Not sure which test you're taking? If USCIS received your N-400 on or after October 20, 2025, study the 2025 test (128 questions). If you filed earlier, study the 2008 test (100 questions). Learn more about the two versions.
2025 test by category
American Government
72 questions · Principles of American Government, System of Government, Rights and Responsibilities
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American History
46 questions · Colonial Period and Independence, 1800s, Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information
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Symbols and Holidays
10 questions · Symbols, Holidays
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Complete lists
- All 128 civics questions and answers (2025 test). One printable page.
- All 100 civics questions and answers (2008 test). For applications filed before October 20, 2025.
- The 65/20 questions. For applicants 65 and older with 20 years as a permanent resident.
- Your state's answers. Senators, governor and capital for all 50 states, D.C. and the territories.
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