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The revised 2025 version will be required for all  \nstudents who have a citizenship application receipt date on or after October 20, 2025.  \nThe previous 2008 version will be required for all applicants who filed before that date.  \n(The reading, writing, and speaking tests remain the same.) This document lists the civics  \nquestions and answers covered in each unit of Basic Civics for U.S. Citizenship during  \nthis transition period when classes might include students preparing for either test. (The  \nnumber in parentheses indicates the question number on the official USCIS lists of test  \nquestions.)  \nUSCIS guidance to applicants:  \n2025 Test:  \nThe USCIS Officer will ask up to 20 of the 128 civics test questions in English. You must  \nanswer 12 correctly (60%) to pass the 2025 Civics Test.  \nIf you are age 65 or older and a lawful permanent resident of the United States for 20 or more years, you may study just the 20 questions marked with an asterisk (*) . The officer  \nwill ask up to 10 of these questions. You must answer six out of 10 correctly (60%) . Or  \nyou may take the test in the language of your choice.  \n2008 Test:  \nThe USCIS Officer will ask up to ten of the 100 civics test questions in English. You must  \nanswer six correctly to pass the 2008 Civics Test.  \nIf you are age 65 or older and a lawful permanent resident of the United States for 20 or more years, you may study just the 20 questions marked with an asterisk (*) . The officer  \nwill ask up to 10 of these questions. You must answer six out of 10 correctly (60%) . Or  \nyou may take the test in the language of your choice.  \nNote: Instructors should periodically check for test updates on the USCIS website:  \n[https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/find-study-materials-and-resources/check-for-test](https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/find-study-materials-and-resources/check-for-test)  \nupdates  \nBasic Civics – Dual Test Practice: The 2008 and 2025 Civics Tests Copyright © 2026 by Pearson Education, Inc.  \nPage 1 of 24 Permission granted for use with Basic Civics for U. S. Citizenship.  \n\n| UNIT 1 |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| New 2025 Test | 2008 Test |\n| What is the capital of the United States? (119)\u003Cbr>• Washington, D.C. | What is the capital of the United States?* (94)\u003Cbr>• Washington, D.C. |\n| Where is the Statue of Liberty? (120)\u003Cbr>• New York (Harbor)\u003Cbr>• Liberty Island\u003Cbr>[Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).] | Where is the Statue of Liberty?* (95)\u003Cbr>• New York (Harbor)\u003Cbr>• Liberty Island\u003Cbr>[Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).] |\n|  | What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States? (89)\u003Cbr>• Pacific (Ocean) |\n|  | What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States? (90)\u003Cbr>• Atlantic (Ocean) |\n|  | Name one state that borders Canada. (92)\u003Cbr>• Maine\u003Cbr>• New Hampshire\u003Cbr>• Vermont\u003Cbr>• New York\u003Cbr>• Pennsylvania\u003Cbr>• Ohio\u003Cbr>• Michigan\u003Cbr>• Minnesota\u003Cbr>• North Dakota\u003Cbr>• Montana\u003Cbr>• Idaho\u003Cbr>• Washington\u003Cbr>• Alaska |\n|  | Name one state that borders Mexico. (93)\u003Cbr>• California\u003Cbr>• Arizona\u003Cbr>• New Mexico\u003Cbr>• Texas |\n|  | Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States. (88)\u003Cbr>• Missouri (River)\u003Cbr>• Mississippi (River) |\n|  | Name one U.S. territory. (91)\u003Cbr>• Puerto Rico\u003Cbr>• U.S. Virgin Islands\u003Cbr>• American Samoa\u003Cbr>• Northern Mariana Islands • Guam |\n\nBasic Civics – Dual Test Practice: The 2008 and 2025 Civics Tests Copyright © 2026 by Pearson Education, Inc.  \nPage 2 of 24 Permission granted for use with Basic Civics for U. S. Citizenship.  \n\n| UNIT 2 |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| New 2025 Test | 2008 Test |\n| Why does the flag have 13 stripes?* (121)\u003Cbr>• (Because there were) 13 original colonies\u003Cbr>• (Because the stripes) represent the origina","cbCaiuKakyCrPFTA","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuKakyCrPFTA","pdf",862128,24,"English","# Transition Rules and Test Requirements\n## 2025 Test Overview\n## 2008 Test Overview\n# Dual Test Practice by Unit\n## Unit 1\n## Unit 2\n## Unit 3","[{\"question\":\"When is the 2025 Civics Test required instead of the 2008 version?\",\"answer\":\"The 2025 version is required for students whose citizenship application receipt date is on or after October 20, 2025.\"},{\"question\":\"How many questions must you answer correctly to pass the 2025 Civics Test?\",\"answer\":\"You must answer 12 of up to 20 questions correctly (60%) to pass the 2025 test.\"},{\"question\":\"What study option is available for applicants age 65+ who are lawful permanent residents for 20+ years?\",\"answer\":\"They may study just the 20 questions marked with an asterisk, and the officer will ask up to 10 of those; they must answer six out of 10 correctly (60%).\"}]","Basic Civics for U.S. Citizenship - Dual Test Practice - The 2008 and 2025 Civics Tests | PDF"]