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2025 US Citizenship Civics Test Study Guide

🧠 2025 U.S. Citizenship Civics Test Study Guide — Pass With Confidence

📌 What Is the 2025 U.S. Civics Test?

The 2025 U.S. Naturalization Civics Test is a key part of the U.S. citizenship interview. Starting October 20, 2025, USCIS will use a new version that includes 128 official questions. You’ll be asked up to 20 of them at your interview, and you’ll need to get 12 correct to pass.

If you’re applying for naturalization after that date, this is the test you’ll take.

📚 What This Study Guide Covers

  • 🔹 How the 2025 civics test works

  • 🔹 The 3 major content categories

  • 🔹 Tips for remembering key facts

  • 🔹 Sample questions with answers

  • 🔹 Official study resources

  • 🔹 What to expect on test day

🧾 Test Format: What You Need to Know

Feature 2025 Civics Test
Total questions in the bank 128
Questions asked at interview Up to 20
Number needed to pass 12 correct answers
Test type Oral (you must speak your answers aloud)
Language English (unless exempt)
Who uses this test All applicants who file Form N-400 on or after October 20, 2025

⚠️ Tip: If you are age 65+ and have been a permanent resident for 20+ years, you only need to study 20 special questions marked with an asterisk (*) by USCIS.

🧠 What Topics Are on the Civics Test?

All 128 questions fall into one of three categories:

🏛️ 1. U.S. Government

  • Principles of American democracy (e.g., Constitution, checks and balances)

  • System of government (e.g., Congress, President, Supreme Court)

  • Rights and responsibilities of citizens

    2. U.S. History

  • Founding of the country (e.g., Declaration of Independence)

  • Civil War and Reconstruction

  • American wars, civil rights, important figures

🌍 3. Symbols & Geography (Integrated Civics)

  • U.S. geography (rivers, states, capitals)

  • National holidays and symbols (e.g., flag, anthem)

📝 Sample Questions (From the Official 128)

Here are a few real examples to help you practice:

1. What is the supreme law of the land?
➡️ The Constitution

2. What does the Constitution do?
➡️ Sets up the government, defines the government, protects basic rights

3. What is the “rule of law”?
➡️ Everyone must follow the law, even leaders

4. Name one branch of the government.
➡️ Legislative, Executive, Judicial

5. Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
➡️ Because there were 13 original colonies

6. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
➡️ The civil rights movement

7. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
➡️ The President

8. Name one right only for U.S. citizens.
➡️ Vote in a federal election

🧩 Study Tips for Success

✅ Use Flashcards

Break up the 128 questions into chunks of 10–15 per day. Apps like Quizlet or USCIS printable flashcards are great.

✅ Practice Out Loud

The civics test is spoken — not written. Practicing verbally helps build confidence for the interview setting.

✅ Group Practice

Join a community prep class, study group, or practice with friends or family.

✅ Update Current Events

Some questions require you to name elected officials. Always check for updates just before your interview!

Example:
“Who is the Speaker of the House?”
👉 The answer may change depending on when you take the test.

📥 Download the Official Question List

🗂️ Review USCIS 2025 Civics Test: 128 Questions and Answers

You can print this out, highlight it, and mark the ones that need more review.

👨‍⚖️ What to Expect on Test Day

  • You’ll meet with a USCIS officer for your naturalization interview.

  • The officer will ask up to 20 questions from the list.

  • The questions are random.

  • Once you get 12 right, they stop the test — you’ve passed.

  • If you get 9 wrong before reaching 12 correct, you fail that portion.

If you fail, you will be allowed to retake the civics portion at a later date.

🧓 Special Rule: Age 65+ with 20+ Years Residency

You may qualify for a simplified version of the civics test:

  • You’ll only be asked 10 questions

  • Only need 6 correct answers

  • Only study the 20 starred questions from the 128-question list

🎯 Final Thoughts

The 2025 civics test is more rigorous, but 100% passable — if you prepare.
USCIS gives you the questions in advance, so it’s all about practice.

Whether you’re applying this year or next, now is the time to get ready.
Bookmark this page, share it with others, and start studying today!

🧾 Quick Links

✅ Full list of the 128 2025 US Civics Test Questions) with answers
✅ 2025 Naturalization Civics Test (what you need to know)