What Are the Most Commonly Asked Questions on the U.S. Naturalization Civics Test?
- Ashley
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Becoming a U.S. citizen involves more than just paperwork — it requires understanding the country’s history, government, and civic values. As part of the naturalization process, applicants must pass a civics test administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This test evaluates your knowledge of U.S. history and government through a set of questions chosen from an official list.
In 2025, USCIS continues to use the 2008 version of the civics test for most applicants, which consists of 10 questions asked orally from a list of 100 possible questions. To pass, you must answer at least 6 out of 10 questions correctly.
Let’s take a look at the most commonly asked — and most important — questions you should study.
Top 15 Commonly Asked Civics Test Questions
While any of the 100 questions could be asked, here are some of the most frequently encountered and essential ones:
1. What is the supreme law of the land?
Answer: The Constitution
2. What does the Constitution do?
Answer: Sets up the government, defines the government, and protects basic rights of Americans
3. What are the first three words of the Constitution?
Answer: We the People
4. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Answer: Speech (others include religion, assembly, press, petition the government)
5. How many amendments does the Constitution have?
Answer: Twenty-seven (27)
6. What is the economic system in the United States?
Answer: Capitalist economy or market economy
7. Name one branch or part of the government.
Answer: Congress (others: President, the courts)
8. Who is in charge of the executive branch?
Answer: The President
9. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Answer: The Senate and House of Representatives
10. How many U.S. Senators are there?
Answer: One hundred (100)
11. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
Answer: Six (6)
12. What does the judicial branch do?
Answer: Reviews laws, explains laws, resolves disputes, decides if a law goes against the Constitution
13. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Answer (as of 2025): John Roberts
14. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
Answer: The civil rights movement
15. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
Answer: The United States and the flag
How to Prepare for the Civics Test
Here are a few tips to help you study:
Order our study materials including flashcards, audio files, and PDFs.
Use videos from our Youtube channel. We have tons of videos going over the 100 civics questions with important tips to help you remember. Check out this playlist.
Book a live mock interview to improve your confidence. In addition to the civics test, we will go over the N-400 application with you, just like the real N-400.
Special Considerations
If you are 65 or older and have been a permanent resident for at least 20 years, you qualify for a simplified version of the civics test and only need to study 20 specific questions.
The test is usually administered orally, and you may be asked different questions than someone else.
✅ Conclusion
The U.S. Naturalization Civics Test may seem challenging, but with preparation and practice, most applicants pass on the first try. Focus on key topics like the Constitution, branches of government, U.S. history, and your rights and responsibilities as a citizen.
Tip: Don’t just memorize — understand the meaning behind the answers. After all, citizenship is not just a status — it’s a commitment to being an informed and engaged member of American society.
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