The US citizenship civics test, explained
Every official question and answer from USCIS, plus the part the official booklet leaves out: why the answer is what it is, in plain English.
- 128Questions
- 20Questions the officer asks
- 12Correct answers needed
Which version do you take?
It depends on the date you filed Form N-400, not on the date of your interview.
- Filed on or after 20 October 2025 2025 test · 128 questions · 20 asked · 12 to pass
- Filed before 20 October 2025 2008 test · 100 questions · 10 asked · 6 to pass
Four answers depend on your state
Your senators, your representative, your governor and your state capital are not printed in the USCIS booklet. Pick where you live.