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These questions cover important topics about American government and history. The civics test is an oral test and the USCIS officer will ask you to answer 20 out of the 128 civics test questions . You must answer at least 12 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.  \nOn the civics test, some answers may change because [of elections or appointments. Visit ](of elections or appointments. Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/)[uscis.gov/citizenship/](of elections or appointments. Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/)[ ](of elections or appointments. Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/)testupdates to find any answers that may have changed on the civics test. You must answer the question with the name of the official serving at the time of your naturalization interview.  \nAlthough USCIS is aware that there may be additional correct answers to the civics questions, applicants are encouraged to respond to the questions using the answers provided below.  \n1 of 43 [uscis.gov/citizenship](uscis.gov/citizenship)  \n65/20 Special Consideration  \nIf you are 65 years old or older and have been living in the United States as a lawful permanent resident of the United States for 20 or more years, you may study just the 20 questions that have been marked with an asterisk (*) found at the end of each question. You may also take the civics test in the language of your choice. The USCIS officer will ask you to answer 10 out of the 20 civics test questions with an asterisk. You must answer at least 6 out of 10 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.  \n2 of 43 [uscis.gov/citizenship](uscis.gov/citizenship)  \nAMERICAN GOVERNMENT  \nA: Principles of American Government  \n1. What is the form of government of the United States?  \n• Republic  \n• Constitution-based federal republic  \n• Representative democracy  \n2. What is the supreme law of the land? *  \n• (U.S.) Constitution  \n3. Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does .  \n• Forms the government  \n• Defines powers of government  \n• Defines the parts of government  \n• Protects the rights of the people  \n3 of 43 [uscis.gov/citizenship](uscis.gov/citizenship)  \n4. The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?  \n• Self-government  \n• Popular sovereignty  \n• Consent of the governed  \n• People should govern themselves  \n• (Example of) social contract  \n5. 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