STUDY MATERIAL FOR THE CIVICS TEST
There are 100 civics questions on the naturalization test. During the naturalization interview, applicants will be asked up to 10 questions from the list of 100 questions in English. You must answer correctly six (6) of the 10 questions to pass the civics test in English. Several study tools are available to help you prepare. To get started, see the resources below. Visit the U.S. Government Bookstore to purchase USCIS products and publications.
Certain applicants, because of age and time as a permanent resident, are exempt from the English requirements for naturalization and may take the civics test in the language of their choice. For more information, see exceptions and accommodations.
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INFORMATION UPDATE: As of January 20, 2017, the answers to some test questions have changed. They should read as follows:
28. What is the name of the President of the United States now?*
- Donald J. Trump
- Donald Trump
- Trump
29. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
- Michael R. Pence
- Mike Pence
- Pence
46. What is the political party of the President now?
- Republican (Party)
We are in the process of updating the study materials below.
English Vocabulary for the Naturalization Test
Civics Questions and Answers for the Naturalization Test
Official list of civics questions and answers for the naturalization test.
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100 Civics Questions and Answers (Chinese version)
Official list of civics questions and answers for the naturalization test.
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100 Civics Questions and Answers (Spanish version)
Official list of civics questions and answers for the naturalization test
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Civics Flash Cards for the Naturalization Test
Civics Flash Cards
Easy-to-use downloadable flash cards containing each of the 100 civics (history and government) questions and answers on the naturalization test.
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Civics Flash Cards (Spanish version)
Easy-to-use downloadable flash cards containing each of the 100 civics (history and government) questions and answers on the naturalization test in Spanish.
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Civics Flash Cards (Cut-out version)
Printer-friendly version of the Civics Flash Cards with cut-out instructions.
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Audio
100 Civics Questions and Answers with MP3 Audio (English version)
Official list of civics questions and answers for the naturalization test in MP3 audio format.
100 Civics Questions and Answers with MP3 Audio (Spanish version)
Official list of civics questions and answers for the naturalization test in MP3 audio format.
Videos
The USCIS Naturalization Interview and Test
Short video providing an overview of the naturalization process and test.
16:00
A Promise of Freedom
An Introduction to U.S. History and Civics for Immigrants
Video highlighting U.S. history, civics, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
12:06
Study Booklets
Learn About the United States
Quick Civics Lessons
Study booklet containing short lessons based on each of the 100 civics questions and answers on the naturalization test.
Preparing for the Naturalization Test
A Pocket Study Guide
This pocket study guide contains the list of 100 civics questions and answers for the naturalization test as well as the English reading and writing vocabulary.