All 5 dates you need to know
premium setPractice the key historical dates that commonly appear in the civics interview.
There are 128 civics questions on the naturalization test, but some answers may vary depending on your state, such as questions about your US Senators or Representatives. During the interview, you will be asked up to 20 questions from the list of 128. You must correctly answer 12 to pass. Some answers change based on elections or appointments — see the USCIS Civics Test Updates for the latest info.
ℹ️ Some answers change after elections or appointments. You must give the name of the official serving at the time of your interview. Check for the most recent updates here: Senators ↗, Representative ↗, Governor ↗.
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Answer out loud. The USCIS officer will ask up to 20 questions — you need 12 correct to pass.
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72 questions about democracy, branches of government, and rights & responsibilities.
46 questions from the colonial period to recent history.
10 questions about holidays and national symbols.
If you are 65+ and have been a permanent resident for 20+ years, you may qualify for a shorter civics test list.
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Practice the key historical dates that commonly appear in the civics interview.
Presidents, leaders, and key figures that you must memorize to pass the civics test.
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