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U.S. Civics Test

Master Your U.S. Civics Test

Practice all 128 USCIS civics questions with flashcards and AI-powered answer checking. Simple, fast, and built by immigrants for immigrants.

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About the 2026 U.S. Civics Test

The U.S. civics test — also called the USCIS naturalization test, U.S. citizenship test, naturalization exam, or N-400 civics interview — is the question-and-answer part of becoming a U.S. citizen. The current edition contains 128 official questions covering American government, U.S. history, geography, national symbols, holidays, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

Every applicant for U.S. naturalization (Form N-400) takes this test as part of their USCIS interview. During the civics portion, an officer asks up to 10 questions out loud in English and you pass when you've answered 6 correctly. Applicants 65 or older with 20+ years of lawful permanent residence can take a shorter list of 20 questions (the 65/20 exemption). We've collected every official question and every acceptable answer here — exactly as USCIS officers ask them in 2026.

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USCIS civics test · U.S. naturalization test · citizenship test 2026 · 128 USCIS civics questions · N-400 civics exam · USCIS 100 questions (older version) · naturalization interview civics section · American government and history test

Why study with CivicsTest

Built by fellow immigrants who took the same test, CivicsTest covers all 128 official USCIS civics questions in a format designed to match the real naturalization interview — not a watered-down quiz.

All 128 official questions

Every civics question on the 2026 USCIS test — from the three branches of government to the writers of the Federalist Papers — with the answers USCIS will accept.

AI answer checking

Speak or type your answer in your own words. Our AI accepts any phrasing that USCIS officers consider correct, so you practice like the real interview — not a strict multiple-choice clone.

Read, listen, translate

Read each question on screen or play it as audio in the exact wording USCIS officers use. Translate any question into your native language in one tap to understand it, then practice the answer in English.

Four study modes

Flashcards for memorization, Practice Test for interview simulation, Lightning Quiz for speed, and Category Mastery to drill the topics that trip you up.

How the U.S. civics test works

Up to 10 questions

During the naturalization interview, a USCIS officer asks you civics questions one at a time from the list of 128. You answer out loud in English. The officer stops as soon as you reach 6 correct answers — most applicants finish in under five minutes.

6 of 10 to pass

You need to answer 6 of 10 correctly to pass the civics portion. If you miss the first attempt, USCIS gives you a second try within 60–90 days — so a failed civics test is not the end of your naturalization application.

The 65/20 exemption

Applicants 65 or older who have been permanent residents for 20+ years study a shorter list of 20 questions, marked with a star (⭐) in our app. They can also take the test in their native language with an approved interpreter.

Looking for more detail? See our step-by-step interview guide or the test day checklist.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about the USCIS civics test, the naturalization interview, and how to study with CivicsTest.

What is the USCIS civics test?

The USCIS civics test is the civics portion of the U.S. naturalization interview. A USCIS officer asks you questions in spoken English from a list of 128 official civics questions covering American government, history, and civic principles. It is one of two test components — the other is the English reading, writing, and speaking test.

How many questions are on the U.S. citizenship test?

There are 128 possible civics questions in total. During the interview, the officer asks you up to 10 questions one at a time and you must answer at least 6 correctly to pass. The officer stops asking as soon as you have either reached 6 correct answers (you pass) or 5 incorrect answers (you do not pass that attempt).

What is the 65/20 exemption?

Applicants who are 65 years or older and have been a lawful permanent resident for at least 20 years qualify for the 65/20 exemption. They only need to study the 20 questions marked with a star (⭐) in our app and must answer 6 of 10 of those starred questions correctly to pass.

Is the civics test in English?

Yes — for almost all applicants, the civics test is given in English. The 65/20 exemption is the main exception: those applicants may take the civics test in their native language using an approved interpreter. Either way, our practice modes train you on the exact wording USCIS officers use.

How can I prepare for the citizenship test?

Study all 128 official USCIS civics questions with flashcards, then take Practice Test mode to simulate the interview with AI-powered answer checking. Most applicants who pass on the first attempt study a little every day for 2–4 weeks rather than cramming the night before.

Can I read or listen to the questions, or see them in my language?

Yes. Every question and answer can be read on screen or played as audio so you can hear the exact wording USCIS officers use. You can also translate any question and answer into your native language with one tap, which makes it much easier to understand what is really being asked — then switch back to English to practice the answer the way USCIS will accept it.

Is CivicsTest free? What does the $5 one-time unlock include?

CivicsTest is free to try — you can browse all 128 questions, use the flashcards, and take a full practice test without paying anything. A one-time $5 unlock then opens unlimited Practice Tests with AI answer checking, Lightning Quiz, Category Mastery, and every future practice mode for life. No subscription, no expiry, no recurring charges. Your test history, streaks, and achievements are stored in your browser, so progress persists across visits on the same device.

CivicsTest is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with USCIS or the U.S. government. All civics question content is based on official USCIS public-domain study materials.