Citizenship TestWhat the civics test is
To become a U.S. citizen by naturalization, most applicants must pass a test with two parts: English, and civics, which means U.S. history and government. The civics part is spoken. During the interview a USCIS officer asks questions from a published list and you answer aloud. Because the whole list is public, with its accepted answers, the test rewards steady preparation. Nothing on it is a surprise.
Two versions
USCIS currently uses two versions of the civics test. People who filed their application before October 20, 2025 take the 2008 version: 100 questions in the list, up to 10 asked, 6 correct to pass. People who filed on or after that date take the 2025 version: 128 questions, up to 20 asked, 12 correct to pass. We read this on the USCIS Study for the Test page on 12 November 2026. Both lists are here in full.
What this site adds
- A note on every question. One or two plain sentences that explain why the answer is the answer, so it is easier to remember.
- Practice that matches the test. You say the answer first, then check it. The count stops at a pass or a fail by the official rules.
- Flashcards that remember. Mark what you know; study what you do not.
- Pages for the tricky bits: numbers and dates, people, questions that need more than one answer, and state capitals.
A sensible order
- Find out which version you take.
- Read how the test works.
- Study the list part by part, following the four-week plan.
- Look up the answers that change just before the interview.
- Practise aloud until you pass easily, every time.
Questions people ask
Is this the official USCIS website?
No. This is an independent study site. The official site is uscis.gov, and its study materials are free. We quote the official questions and answers and add our own notes and practice tools.
Which test will I take, 2008 or 2025?
If you filed Form N-400 before October 20, 2025, the 2008 version. If you filed on or after that date, the 2025 version.
How many questions do I have to get right?
2025 version: 12 of up to 20. 2008 version: 6 of up to 10. In both, the officer stops once the result is certain.
Is the practice here multiple choice?
No, because the real test is not. You say your answer, then see the accepted answers and mark yourself, which is much closer to the interview.
Does it cost anything?
No. The site is free and needs no login. Advertisements pay for it.
Independent study site. Citizenship Test is not a government website and is not connected with USCIS or any agency. Questions and accepted answers are quoted from the official USCIS lists; the notes are ours. Rules were read on uscis.gov on 12 November 2026. Always confirm with uscis.gov/citizenship before your interview.