How many questions are on the citizenship test?

USCIS publishes 128 civics questions. Officers ask up to 20 during the interview — you need 12 correct to pass. This app helps you memorize all 128 for any combination.

Is this the 2025 version of the test?

Yes. Cards are based on the current 2025 USCIS civics test with all 128 official study material questions.

How is this different from the free USCIS study materials?

USCIS publishes the questions but offers no memorization system. CuePrep uses spaced repetition for optimal review timing and active recall to simulate the actual oral interview.

How long before my interview should I start?

Most users master all 128 questions in 2-4 weeks with 15 minutes daily. Start at least a month before your naturalization interview.

Is there a mobile app?

No download needed. Visit cueprep.com on your phone and add to home screen. Works offline after first load.

100 US Citizenship Test Questions and Answers

The complete list of 100 official USCIS civics questions for the naturalization test, organized by category. Click any question to reveal the answer.

Note: Some answers (President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, your state's governor and senators) change with elections. Visit uscis.gov for the most current answers.

American Government

57 questions covering democracy principles, government structure, and rights.

Principles of American Democracy

System of Government

Rights and Responsibilities

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American History

30 questions covering colonial period, 1800s, and recent history.

Colonial Period and Independence

1800s

Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information

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Integrated Civics

13 questions covering geography, symbols, and holidays.

Geography

Symbols

Holidays

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many of the 100 civics questions will I be asked?

During your naturalization interview, the USCIS officer will ask you up to 10 questions from the list of 100. You need to answer 6 correctly to pass the civics portion of the test.

Are these the official USCIS civics questions?

Yes. These are the 100 official civics questions and answers published by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for the naturalization test. Some questions have multiple acceptable answers — any of the listed answers will be accepted.

Do the answers ever change?

Some answers change when elected officials change. Questions about the current President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, your state's governor, and your state's senators will have updated answers after elections. Always verify current officeholders before your interview.

Is there a special version for applicants 65 or older?

Yes. If you are 65 or older and have been a permanent resident for 20+ years, you only need to study 20 designated questions (marked with an asterisk on the official USCIS list). The officer will ask up to 10 from this shorter list, and you still need 6 correct.

What's the best way to memorize all 100 questions?

Use spaced repetition flashcards. Instead of reading the list over and over, flashcards test your recall actively and schedule reviews at optimal intervals. Most people can memorize all 100 questions in 2–3 weeks with 15 minutes daily.

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100 US Citizenship Test Questions and Answers

American Government

Principles of American Democracy

1.What is the supreme law of the land?

2.What does the Constitution do?

3.The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?

4.What is an amendment?

5.What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

6.What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

7.How many amendments does the Constitution have?

8.What did the Declaration of Independence do?

9.What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

10.What is freedom of religion?

11.What is the economic system in the United States?

12.What is the "rule of law"?

System of Government

13.Name one branch or part of the government.

14.What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?

15.Who is in charge of the executive branch?

16.Who makes federal laws?

17.What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

18.How many U.S. Senators are there?

19.We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?

20.Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?

21.The House of Representatives has how many voting members?

22.We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?

23.Name your U.S. Representative.

24.Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

25.Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?

26.We elect a President for how many years?

27.In what month do we vote for President?

28.What is the name of the President of the United States now?

29.What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

30.If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

31.If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

32.Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

33.Who signs bills to become laws?

34.Who vetoes bills?

35.What does the President's Cabinet do?

36.What are two Cabinet-level positions?

37.What does the judicial branch do?

38.What is the highest court in the United States?

39.How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

40.Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

41.Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?

42.Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?

43.Who is the Governor of your state now?

44.What is the capital of your state?

45.What are the two major political parties in the United States?

46.What is the political party of the President now?

47.What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

Rights and Responsibilities

48.There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

49.What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?

50.Name one right only for United States citizens.

51.What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?

52.What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

53.What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?

54.How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

55.What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

56.When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?

57.When must all men register for the Selective Service?

American History

Colonial Period and Independence

58.What is one reason colonists came to America?

59.Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

60.What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

61.Why did the colonists fight the British?

62.Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

63.When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

64.There were 13 original states. Name three.

65.What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

66.When was the Constitution written?

67.The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

68.What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

69.Who is the "Father of Our Country"?

70.Who was the first President?

1800s

71.What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?

72.Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.