US Citizenship Civics Test 2025

⚠️ Note: This is the new 128-question civics test (2025 version). It will apply only to applicants who file their naturalization application on or after October 20, 2025. Until then, the 100-question test from 2008 remains in use. Learn more about the 2025 civics test changes.

Prepare for the official USCIS civics test with a variety of free online practice options. Perfect for preparing for your US citizenship naturalization interview.

The new 128 civics questions cover U.S. history, government, rights, and responsibilities. During your naturalization interview, you will be asked up to 20 questions from this list. You must correctly answer 12 to pass the 2025 civics test. Some answers may vary depending on your state, such as questions about your U.S. Senators, Representatives, or Governor. Keep in mind that answers can change after elections or appointments — see the USCIS Civics Test Updates page for the latest info.

US Citizenship Test Practice 2025

⚠️ Some answers change after elections or appointments. You must give the name of the official serving at your interview. Check here: Senators, Representative, Governor.

Citizenship Practice Test

At the naturalization interview, the USCIS Officer will ask you up to 20 random civics questions. You must answer 12 questions correctly to pass. Good luck!

128 Citizenship Test Questions

Practice all 128 Naturalization Test questions and answers the USCIS Officer can choose from.

Tests by Topic

American Government

72 questions about principles of American democracy, system of government, and rights and responsibilities.

American History

46 questions covering topics from the colonial period to the past few decades

American Symbols

10 questions about American holidays and national symbols.

Question Shortlist

If you are 65 or older and have been a legal permanent resident of the United States for 20 or more years, you will need to correctly answer 6 out of these 20 questions.

Start Question Shortlist* *If you are 65 or older and have been a legal permanent resident of the United States for 20 or more years, you may study just the question shortlist.