US Citizenship Test 2025
The US Citizenship Test is the knowledge exam many applicants take during the citizenship process in United States. This page explains how the test works and how to prepare - with free practice built from publicly available official study material.
Test information
Questions
20
Passing score
60%
Time limit
None
Test version
2025
Based on the official format as described at our last review (2026-06-15). Always confirm current requirements on the 2025 Civics Test – 128 Questions and Answers (USCIS).
What the test covers
Questions are drawn from the official study material and cover the topics below. Our question library follows the same structure, so you can practise each area separately before mixing them together.
- Government48 questionsThe branches of the US federal government, how laws are made and the system of checks and balances.
- History48 questionsKey events and figures from colonial times, independence, the Civil War and modern America.
- Rights & Responsibilities4 questionsThe rights protected by the Constitution and the responsibilities of US citizens.
- Geography2 questionsStates, capitals, rivers, oceans and other geographic facts tested on the civics exam.
- Symbols & Holidays8 questionsNational symbols such as the flag and anthem, plus important national holidays.
- Civics & Values9 questionsCore civic principles like the rule of law, citizenship duties and the American economic system.
Studying the official 128 civics questions?
Browse the complete official list of 128 civics questions and answers for the 2025 version, with free practice for every one.
See all 128 questions and answersHow to prepare for your citizenship interview
- Read the official study material once end to end so every practice answer has context.
- Use topic practice here to drill your weakest areas first.
- Switch to flashcards for dates, names and numbers that need pure recall.
- Take full mock exams under real conditions until you comfortably clear the 60% pass mark.
- Review every incorrect answer and re-read the matching section of the official material.
FAQ
How many questions are on the US citizenship civics test?
For the 2025 version of the test, a USCIS officer asks up to 20 questions from the published list of 128 civics questions during your interview. Applicants who filed earlier may take the older 2008 version (up to 10 of 100 questions). Always confirm which version applies to you on the official USCIS website.
What is the passing score for the US citizenship test?
For the 2025 version you must answer at least 12 of the up-to-20 asked questions correctly, which is a 60% pass mark. The older 2008 version required 6 of 10. Verify current requirements with USCIS before your interview.
What is the 128-question civics test?
The 2025 version of the civics test draws from an official USCIS list of 128 questions and answers. At your interview you are asked up to 20 of them and must answer at least 12 correctly. You can browse the complete list with answers and free practice on our 128 civics questions and answers page.
Is the US citizenship test multiple choice?
No. The real civics test is an oral test: the officer asks the questions and you answer aloud. Practising with written multiple-choice questions is still one of the most effective ways to learn the material.
What topics does the US citizenship test cover?
The official list of 128 civics questions (2025 version) covers American government, American history, rights and responsibilities, and national symbols and holidays.
Where can I find the official study material?
The official study materials, including the full list of 100 civics questions, are published by USCIS on the Citizenship Resource Center website. We link to it from every page so you can verify anything you read here.
Practice questions on this site are based on the official study material but are not the official exam. This website is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government.