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All 128 USCIS civics test questions, with audio, context, and the official answer.
Free to browse — no signup. The 2025 test (October 20 rules) covers 128 questions across 3 USCIS categories and 15 themes. Tap any question to see the official answer, listen to the pronunciation, and read why it matters.
USCIS Category
American Government
- Q. 01
What is the form of government of the United States?
Principles of Democracy - Q. 02
What is the supreme law of the land?
Documents & Founding Texts - Q. 03
Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
Documents & Founding Texts - Q. 04
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
Principles of Democracy - Q. 05
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
Documents & Founding Texts - Q. 06
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
Rights and Responsibilities - Q. 07
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
Documents & Founding Texts - Q. 08
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
Documents & Founding Texts - Q. 09
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
Documents & Founding Texts - Q. 10
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
Principles of Democracy - Q. 11
The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?
Documents & Founding Texts - Q. 12
What is the economic system of the United States?
Principles of Democracy - Q. 13
What is the rule of law?
Principles of Democracy - Q. 14
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
Documents & Founding Texts - Q. 15
There are three branches of government. Why?
Branches of Government - Q. 16
Name the three branches of government.
Branches of Government - Q. 17
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
Branches of Government - Q. 18
What part of the federal government writes laws?
Branches of Government - Q. 19
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Branches of Government - Q. 20
Name your U.S. Representative.
Branches of Government - Q. 21
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
Branches of Government - Q. 22
How many U.S. Senators does each state have?
Branches of Government - Q. 23
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Branches of Government - Q. 24
How long is a term for a U.S. Senator?
Branches of Government - Q. 25
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
Branches of Government - Q. 26
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
Branches of Government - Q. 27
How many senators does each state elect?
Branches of Government - Q. 28
What is the U.S. Capitol?
System of Government - Q. 29
What is the White House?
System of Government - Q. 30
Where is the White House located?
System of Government - Q. 31
Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
Branches of Government - Q. 32
How long is a term for the President of the United States?
Branches of Government - Q. 33
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
Branches of Government - Q. 34
Who is the Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
Branches of Government - Q. 35
Who signs bills to become laws?
Branches of Government - Q. 36
Who vetoes bills?
Branches of Government - Q. 37
What does the President's Cabinet do?
Branches of Government - Q. 38
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Branches of Government - Q. 39
Why is the Electoral College important?
Voting & Elections - Q. 40
What is one part of the judicial branch?
Branches of Government - Q. 41
What does the judicial branch do?
Branches of Government - Q. 42
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
Branches of Government - Q. 43
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
Branches of Government - Q. 44
How long do Supreme Court Justices serve?
Branches of Government - Q. 45
Supreme Court Justices serve for life. Why?
Branches of Government - Q. 46
Who nominates Justices to the Supreme Court?
Branches of Government - Q. 47
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
System of Government - Q. 48
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
System of Government - Q. 49
What is the current political party of the President of the United States?
System of Government - Q. 50
What is the highest court in the United States?
Branches of Government - Q. 51
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Branches of Government - Q. 52
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
Branches of Government - Q. 53
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
Branches of Government - Q. 54
Name one power that is only for the federal government.
System of Government - Q. 55
Name one power that is only for the states.
System of Government - Q. 56
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
System of Government - Q. 57
Who is the Governor of your state now?
System of Government - Q. 58
What is the capital of your state?
System of Government - Q. 59
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Voting & Elections - Q. 60
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
Voting & Elections - Q. 61
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
Rights and Responsibilities - Q. 62
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
American Holidays - Q. 63
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
Rights and Responsibilities - Q. 64
How can people become United States citizens?
Rights and Responsibilities - Q. 65
What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
Civic Engagement - Q. 66
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
Civic Engagement - Q. 67
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
Civic Engagement - Q. 68
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
Civic Engagement
USCIS Category
American History
- Q. 69
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
Colonial Period & Independence - Q. 70
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Colonial Period & Independence - Q. 71
What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
Colonial Period & Independence - Q. 72
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
Wars & Conflicts - Q. 73
Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.
Colonial Period & Independence - Q. 74
The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.
Wars & Conflicts - Q. 75
There were 13 original states. Name five.
Colonial Period & Independence - Q. 76
Who is the "Father of Our Country"?
Famous Citizens - Q. 77
Who was the first President of the United States?
Famous Citizens - Q. 78
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
Colonial Period & Independence - Q. 79
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Famous Citizens - Q. 80
Why were the Federalist Papers important?
Documents & Founding Texts - Q. 81
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
Famous Citizens - Q. 82
George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.
Famous Citizens - Q. 83
Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.
Famous Citizens - Q. 84
James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.
Famous Citizens - Q. 85
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.
Famous Citizens - Q. 86
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
The 1800s - Q. 87
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Wars & Conflicts - Q. 88
Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
Wars & Conflicts - Q. 89
The Civil War had many important events. Name one.
Wars & Conflicts - Q. 90
Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.
Famous Citizens - Q. 91
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
The 1800s - Q. 92
What U.S. war ended slavery?
Wars & Conflicts - Q. 93
What amendment gives citizenship to all persons born in the United States?
The 1800s - Q. 94
When did all men get the right to vote?
Voting & Elections - Q. 95
Name one leader of the women's rights movement in the 1800s.
Famous Citizens - Q. 96
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Wars & Conflicts - Q. 97
Why did the United States enter World War I?
Wars & Conflicts - Q. 98
When did all women get the right to vote?
Voting & Elections - Q. 99
What was the Great Depression?
Recent History & Movements - Q. 100
When did the Great Depression start?
Recent History & Movements - Q. 101
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Famous Citizens - Q. 102
Why did the United States enter World War II?
Wars & Conflicts - Q. 103
Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many things. Name one.
Famous Citizens - Q. 104
Who was the United States' main rival during the Cold War?
Recent History & Movements - Q. 105
During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Recent History & Movements - Q. 106
Why did the United States enter the Korean War?
Wars & Conflicts - Q. 107
Why did the United States enter the Vietnam War?
Wars & Conflicts - Q. 108
What did the civil rights movement do?
Recent History & Movements - Q. 109
Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things. Name one.
Famous Citizens - Q. 110
Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
Wars & Conflicts - Q. 111
What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
Recent History & Movements - Q. 112
Name one U.S. military conflict after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Wars & Conflicts - Q. 113
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Recent History & Movements - Q. 114
Name one example of an American innovation.
Recent History & Movements
USCIS Category
Integrated Civics
- Q. 115
What is the capital of the United States?
Geography - Q. 116
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
American Symbols - Q. 117
Name one U.S. territory.
Geography - Q. 118
Name one state that borders Canada.
Geography - Q. 119
Name one state that borders Mexico.
Geography - Q. 120
Name one large mountain range in the United States.
Geography - Q. 121
What is the longest river in the United States?
Geography - Q. 122
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Geography - Q. 123
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Geography - Q. 124
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
American Symbols - Q. 125
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
American Symbols - Q. 126
What is the name of the national anthem?
American Symbols - Q. 127
The Nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does that mean?
American Holidays - Q. 128
What is Independence Day?
American Holidays
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View 13 questions →Documents & Founding Texts
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