Civics Flash Cards for the Naturalization Test - 2008 version - Study instructions

Sep 20, 2026

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USCIS Civics Flash Cards for the Naturalization Test provide a structured set of U.S. history and government questions and answers to support preparation for the oral civics test. The cards include folding and cutting instructions, guidance on using questions and verifying answers by turning the card over, and study advice for seniors with qualifying residency and age criteria. The text also explains the required passing threshold, encourages use of provided answers, and highlights that election or appointment changes may affect some responses.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages53

Reading Time2 h 14 min

AccessFree to download

Instructions for cutting and folding cards

Official U.S. Government edition notice

USCIS Civics Flash Cards

Test format and passing requirement

Study guidance for seniors

A civics question and answer examples

| Civics Flash Cards for the Naturalization Test (2008 version) | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | | M-623 (rev. 08/21) | Instructions for cutting and folding cards |
| | | --- | --- | | | | Cut the cards on the dashed line. Print the cards on 8 1/2” x 11” paper. Cut and fold to make flash cards. Fasten the two sides together with tape, glue or staples. Use as a study tool. Pick up a card and read the question. When you are ready to answer, turn the card over and see if your answer is correct. Fold the cards on the dotted line. fold line | | M-623 (rev. 08/21) | | --- | --- | U.S. GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL EDITION NOTICE Use of ISBN This is the Official U.S. Government edition of this publication and is herein identified to certify its authenticity. Use of the ISBN 978-0-16-095153-4 is for U.S. Government Publishing Office Official Editions only. The Superintendent of Documents of the U.S. Government Publishing Office requests that any reprinted edition clearly be labeled as a copy of the authentic work with a new ISBN. The information presented in Civics Flash Cards for the Naturalization Test is considered public information and may be distributed or copied without alteration unless otherwise specified. The citation should be: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Office of Citizenship, Civics Flash Cards for the Naturalization Test, Washington, D.C. , 2019. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has purchased the right to use many of the images in Civics Flash Cards for the Naturalization Test. USCIS is licensed to use these images on a non-exclusive and non-transferable basis. All other rights to the images, including without limitation and copyright, are retained by the owner of the images. These images are not in the public domain and may not be used except as they appear as part of this publication. For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Publishing Office [Internet: bookstore.gpo.gov](Internet: bookstore.gpo.gov) Phone: toll free (866) 512-1800; DC area (202) 512-1800 Fax: (202) 512-2104 Mail: Stop IDCC, Washington, DC 20402-0001 ISBN 978-0-16-095153-4 \# USCIS Civics Flash Cards These Civics Flash Cards will help immigrants learn about U.S. history and government while preparing for the naturalization test. These flash cards can also be used in the classroom as an instructional tool for citizenship preparation. IMPORTANT NOTE: On the naturalization test, some answers may change because of elections or appointments . Applicants must be aware of the most current answers to these questions . Applicants must answer these questions with the name of the official who is serving at the time of his or her eligibility interview with USCIS. The USCIS Officer will not accept an incorrect answer. fold line USCIS Civics Flash Cards The 100 civics (history and government) questions and answers for the naturalization test are included in these flash cards. The civics test is an oral test and the USCIS Officer will ask the applicant up to 10 of the 100 civics questions. An applicant must answer 6 out of 10 questions correctly to pass the civics portion of the naturalization test. Although USCIS is aware that there may be additional correct answers to the 100 civics questions, applicants are encouraged to respond to the civics questions using the answers provided on these flash cards. If you are 65 years old or older and have been a legal permanent resident of the United States for 20 or more years, you may study just the questions that have been marked with an asterisk (*). fold line | | What is the supreme law of the land?
| | --- | --- | | | the Constitution
The Constitution of the United States. Courtesy of the National Archives. | | --- | --- | \# | | What does the Constitution do?
| | --- | --- | fold line ★ sets up the government ★ defines the government ★ protects basic rights

FAQs

How should you cut and fold these flash cards for studying?

Cut the cards on the dashed line, print on 8 1/2" x 11" paper, and fold to make flash cards. Fasten the two sides together, then fold along the dotted line.

What is the format of the civics portion of the naturalization test?

The civics test is an oral test. The USCIS officer asks up to 10 of the 100 civics questions, and the applicant must answer 6 out of 10 correctly to pass.

What should applicants do if some answers may change over time?

Applicants must use the most current answers and must answer using the name of the official serving at the time of the eligibility interview. The USCIS officer will not accept an incorrect answer.

Sep 20, 2026

Uploaded by Kurz