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The first page of the United States Constitution

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128 civics questions (2025)

Every question and accepted answer, grouped by topic. For N-400s filed on or after October 20, 2025.

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100 civics questions (2008)

The earlier list, still used for applications filed before October 20, 2025.

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65/20 questions

The 20 questions for applicants 65 or older with 20 years as a permanent resident.

English vocabulary

The reading and writing words, with practice sentences you can hear.

Interview document checklist

What to bring on interview day.

N-400 interview questions

The personal questions officers ask, with sample answers.

The 20 questions for the 65/20 exception (2025 test)

If you are 65 or older and have been a permanent resident for at least 20 years, the officer asks 10 of these 20 questions. You need 6 correct. You may answer in your own language.

1.What is the supreme law of the land?
  • (U.S.) Constitution
2.How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
  • Twenty-seven (27)
3.What is the economic system of the United States?
  • Capitalism
  • Free market economy
4.Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
  • Writes laws
  • Declares war
  • Makes the federal budget
5.What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
  • Mike Johnson (as of 2026-09-26)
6.The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
  • Four (4) years
7.What is the name of the President of the United States now?
  • Donald J. Trump (as of 2026-09-26)
8.What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
  • JD Vance (as of 2026-09-26)
9.Who vetoes bills?
  • The President (of the United States)
10.What is the highest court in the United States?
  • Supreme Court
11.Who is the governor of your state now?
  • Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. does not have a governor.]
12.What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
  • The United States
  • The flag
13.Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
  • American Indians
  • Native Americans
14.Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
  • (Thomas) Jefferson
15.George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.
  • “Father of Our Country”
  • First president of the United States
  • General of the Continental Army
  • President of the Constitutional Convention
16.Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.
  • Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
  • Saved (or preserved) the Union
  • Led the United States during the Civil War
  • 16th president of the United States
  • Delivered the Gettysburg Address
17.Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things. Name one.
  • Fought for civil rights
  • Worked for equality for all Americans
  • Worked to ensure that people would “not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character”
18.What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
  • Terrorists attacked the United States
  • Terrorists took over two planes and crashed them into the World Trade Center in New York City
  • Terrorists took over a plane and crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia
  • Terrorists took over a plane originally aimed at Washington, D.C., and crashed in a field in Pennsylvania
19.Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
  • (Because there were) 13 original colonies
  • (Because the stripes) represent the original colonies
20.Name three national U.S. holidays.
  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday)
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Columbus Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

Interview day checklist

Always follow the list on your own interview notice first. Bring originals and a copy of each.

  • Your interview appointment notice (Form I-797C)
  • Your Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)
  • A state-issued ID or driver's license
  • All passports and travel documents, including expired ones
  • Marriage, divorce or death certificates, if they apply to you
  • Tax transcripts from the IRS for the past 3 or 5 years, if asked
  • Court records for any arrest, citation or charge
  • Proof of child support payments, if you have children who do not live with you
  • Form N-648 medical certification, if you requested a disability exception
Official sources

USCIS publishes free study materials, including audio of the civics questions, at uscis.gov/citizenship. Check answers that change after elections at uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates.

Common questions

Are these the official USCIS civics questions?

Yes. The questions and answers are copied word for word from the lists USCIS publishes. USCIS also offers free flashcards and audio of the questions at uscis.gov/citizenship.

Which questions do I study if I am 65 or older?

If you are 65 or older and have been a permanent resident for 20 years or more when you file, you only study the 20 questions marked for the 65/20 exception. They are listed on this page. The officer asks 10 of them and you need 6 correct.

What is the best way to use a printed study guide?

Study a few questions each day, cover the answer and say it out loud, and mark the ones you miss. Once a week, take a full mock test online to check your progress.

Can I print and share these guides?

Yes. They are free for personal, family and classroom use. You cannot take them into the interview, so practice answering without notes.