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Everything you need to prepare for the citizenship test — civics questions, English vocabulary, interview tips, and more. All free, all organized, all in one place.

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Comprehensive Study Guides

Six in-depth guides covering every part of the naturalization process. Print them, save them, share them.

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Complete Civics Study Guide Most Popular
All 100 USCIS civics questions with detailed answers, memory tips, and context explanations. Organized by category: American Government, American History, and Integrated Civics. Includes a quick-reference cheat sheet of the most commonly asked questions.
PDF 24 pages Updated 2024 Print-friendly
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English Vocabulary Guide
The complete USCIS reading vocabulary list (144 official words) and writing vocabulary list with example sentences, pronunciation tips, and context for each word. Perfect for non-native English speakers preparing for the reading and writing portions of the citizenship interview.
PDF 12 pages Updated 2024
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N-400 Application Guide
Step-by-step walkthrough of every section of Form N-400, the Application for Naturalization. Covers eligibility requirements, common mistakes to avoid, how to answer sensitive questions, and what supporting documents to gather. Includes a documentation checklist.
PDF 18 pages Updated 2024
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Interview Preparation Guide
Everything you need to know to ace your USCIS citizenship interview. Covers what to bring, what to wear, how to answer questions confidently, common officer questions with sample answers, and a day-of checklist so you arrive fully prepared.
PDF 16 pages Updated 2024
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65+ Modified Test Guide
Special study guide for applicants 65 years or older who have been permanent residents for 20 or more years. Covers only the 20 asterisk-marked questions in detail, plus what documents to bring and how to request an interpreter for the civics portion.
PDF 8 pages Senior-friendly
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Quick Reference Card
A single-page printable quick reference card with the most critical facts: key dates, important numbers, names of Founding Fathers, branches of government, rights and responsibilities, and frequently tested civics answers. Great for last-minute review before your interview.
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Quick Reference

Key Civics Facts You Must Know

These facts appear frequently on the citizenship test. Study them carefully.

🏛 Key Numbers

  • Civics questions total100
  • Questions asked in interviewUp to 10
  • Correct answers needed6 of 10
  • U.S. Senators100
  • House Representatives435
  • Supreme Court Justices9
  • Constitutional Amendments27
  • Bill of Rights amendments10
  • Original states13
  • Total states today50

📄 Key Dates

  • Declaration of IndependenceJuly 4, 1776
  • Constitution written1787
  • Bill of Rights ratified1791
  • Civil War1861–1865
  • Emancipation Proclamation1863
  • Women right to vote (19th Amendment)1920
  • World War I (U.S. entered)1917
  • World War II (U.S. entered)1941
  • Civil Rights Act1964
  • Voting age lowered to 181971

🌟 Founding Fathers

  • George Washington
    First President, Father of Our Country, led Continental Army
  • Thomas Jefferson
    Wrote the Declaration of Independence, 3rd President
  • James Madison
    Father of the Constitution, co-wrote Federalist Papers, 4th President
  • Alexander Hamilton
    Co-wrote Federalist Papers, first Secretary of the Treasury
  • Benjamin Franklin
    U.S. diplomat, oldest Founding Father, co-wrote Declaration of Independence
  • Abraham Lincoln
    16th President, freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation, 1863)
  • Susan B. Anthony
    Fought for women right to vote, key suffrage leader
Government Structure

The Three Branches of U.S. Government

Understand how the U.S. government is organized. These questions appear frequently on the civics test.

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Legislative Branch

Makes federal laws. Also called Congress.

  • ▸ Senate: 100 members, 2 per state, 6-year terms
  • ▸ House: 435 members, 2-year terms
  • ▸ Can override a Presidential veto with 2/3 vote
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Executive Branch

Carries out federal laws. Led by the President.

  • ▸ President: 4-year terms, maximum 2 terms
  • ▸ Commander in Chief of the military
  • ▸ Can veto bills passed by Congress
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Judicial Branch

Evaluates federal laws. Highest court is the Supreme Court.

  • ▸ Supreme Court: 9 Justices, serve for life
  • ▸ Chief Justice: John G. Roberts, Jr.
  • ▸ Can declare laws unconstitutional
Know Your Rights

The Bill of Rights — First 10 Amendments

The Bill of Rights protects fundamental freedoms of every person in the United States. These are frequently tested.

1st
1st Amendment
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
2nd
2nd Amendment
Right to bear arms
3rd
3rd Amendment
No quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent
4th
4th Amendment
Protection from unreasonable search and seizure
5th
5th Amendment
Right to due process, protection from self-incrimination and double jeopardy
6th
6th Amendment
Right to a speedy and public trial by jury
7th
7th Amendment
Right to a jury trial in civil cases
8th
8th Amendment
Protection from cruel and unusual punishment, excessive bail
9th
9th Amendment
Rights not listed in the Constitution are still retained by the people
10th
10th Amendment
Powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states or the people
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