USCIS 2025 Civics Test page
Official USCIS hub for the 128-question naturalization test.
Why we link this
The official source for the 128-question pool and for updates when USCIS revises the test.
Resources
Other free resources for the citizenship test.
We don't pretend to be the only place to study. Below are the free resources we trust. Smithsonian, USCIS official materials, libraries, and adult-ed programs. Some are better than CivicsPath at certain things; we'll tell you when.
Official USCIS materials
Reading Vocabulary List (PDF)
The official one-page list of words for the reading test.
Why we link this
The official, printable reading vocabulary list. We mirror it on /study/reading-vocabulary for browsing convenience.
Writing Vocabulary List (PDF)
The official one-page list of words for the writing test.
Why we link this
Companion list for the writing portion of the test.
N-400 Application Form
The actual naturalization application.
Why we link this
The actual application. Read it carefully, your answers here are what the officer asks you about during the interview.
Educational resources
Smithsonian "Preparing for the Oath"
Museum-grade interactive study site for the citizenship test.
Why we link this
The most authoritative free study resource for the test. Note: still on the older 100-question version as of 2026, but their pedagogy and museum-grade primary sources are unmatched.
USCIS YouTube Channel
Official videos including a full sample interview.
Why we link this
Official videos showing what an interview actually looks like, including a full sample interview from start to finish.
PBS NewsHour Classroom. Civics
Free PBS NewsHour education resources for civics learning.
Why we link this
Free PBS NewsHour series explaining the civics concepts behind the test questions. Useful if you want to understand, not just memorize.
Local resources
In-person classes are the highest-leverage thing we can't replicate. If you have time for a weekly cohort, take it.
Adult-education civics materials (U.S. Department of Education)
Free civics-education materials written for adults learning English.
Why we link this
The same audience as the citizenship test: adults learning English. Useful if you want to see what a structured civics class covers.
Public library citizenship classes
Search "[your city] library citizenship class", or ask at your local library. Many libraries and community colleges run free prep classes.
Why we link this
Local instruction with peers is the highest-leverage thing we don't replicate. We'd rather send you there than pretend we replace it.
Honest comparisons, where CivicsPath fits
We focus on three things others don't combine in one place: spaced repetition that adapts to you, an interview rehearsal that uses your N-400 answers, and an English-test prep surface that covers all 4 sections (civics + reading + writing + speaking). If you only need to memorize 100 facts, the Smithsonian site is excellent and free. If you want to feel ready for the actual conversation with an officer, that's where we focus.
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