128 Civics Questions and Answers - 2025 version - Study and practice

Sep 14, 2026

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128 civics questions and answers for the 2025 version of the U.S. civics test, focused on American government and history. The guide explains how the oral test works, including that the USCIS officer asks applicants to answer up to 20 of the 128 questions and outlines passing requirements. It also describes special eligibility rules for applicants age 65+, who may study only the 20 starred questions, and emphasizes using the official answers provided by USCIS.

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AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

Principles of American Government

System of Government

B: System of Government

Three branches and Congress

Elections, amendments, and key documents

M-1778 (09/25) 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version) Listed below are the 128 civics questions and answers for the 2025 version of the civics test. 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 up to 20 out of the 128 civics test questions. You must answer at least 12 questions correctly to pass the 2025 version of the civics test. On the civics test, some answers may change because of elections or appointments. Visit [uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates](uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates to find)[ to find](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. Although 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. 65/20 Special Consideration If 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 2025 version of the civics test. 1 of 19 [uscis.gov/citizenship](uscis.gov/citizenship) AMERICAN GOVERNMENT A: Principles of American Government 1. What is the form of government of the United States? • Republic • Constitution-based federal republic • Representative democracy 2. What is the supreme law of the land? * • (U.S.) Constitution 3. Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does. • Forms the government • Defines powers of government • Defines the parts of government • Protects the rights of the people 4. The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean? • Self-government • Popular sovereignty • Consent of the governed • People should govern themselves • (Example of) social contract 5. How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution? • Amendments • The amendment process 6. What does the Bill of Rights protect? • (The basic) rights of Americans • (The basic) rights of people living in the United States 7. How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have? * • Twenty-seven (27) 8. Why is the Declaration of Independence important? • It says America is free from British control. • It says all people are created equal. • It identifies inherent rights. • It identifies individual freedoms. 2 of 19 [uscis.gov/citizenship](uscis.gov/citizenship) 9. What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain? • Declaration of Independence 10. Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. • Equality • Liberty • Social contract • Natural rights • Limited government • Self-government 11. The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document? • Declaration of Independence 12. What is the economic system of the United States? * • Capitalism • Free market economy 13. What is the rule of law? • Everyone must follow the law. • Leaders must obey the law. • Government must obey the law. • No one is above the law. 14. Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one. • Declaration of Independence • Articles of Confederation • Federalist Papers • Anti-Federalist Papers • Virginia Declaration of Rights • Fundamental Orders of Connecticut • Mayflower Compact • Iroquois Great Law of Peace 15. There are three branches of government. Why? • So one

FAQs

How is the 2025 U.S. civics test administered during the naturalization interview?

It is an oral test where the USCIS officer asks the applicant to answer up to 20 out of the 128 civics questions.

What is the minimum score needed to pass the 2025 civics test?

To pass the 2025 version, you must answer at least 12 questions correctly.

Are there special rules for applicants age 65 and older?

Yes. If you are 65+ and have lived in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident for 20+ years, you may study only the 20 starred questions and answer 10 of them; you must get at least 6 correct (60%).

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Margaret