Question 1

How many questions are on the US citizenship test?

Accepted Answer

The USCIS civics test has 100 official questions. During your naturalization interview, the officer will ask you up to 10 of them. You need to answer at least 6 correctly to pass. Applicants 65 years or older who have been a permanent resident for 20+ years only need to study 20 questions.

Question 2

Is the civics test in English or Spanish?

Accepted Answer

The civics test is oral and can be given in English. However, applicants 65 years or older who have been a permanent resident for at least 20 years may take the civics test in the language of their choice. The reading and writing portions of the naturalization test must be in English.

Question 3

What topics are on the US citizenship civics test?

Accepted Answer

The 100 questions cover three main areas: American Government (Principles of American Democracy, System of Government, Rights and Responsibilities), American History (Colonial Period and Independence, the 1800s, Recent American History), and Integrated Civics (Geography, Symbols, Holidays).

Question 4

How many times can I take the citizenship test?

Accepted Answer

If you fail either the English test or the civics test on your first interview, USCIS will reschedule you for a second interview within 60 to 90 days. If you fail again, USCIS will deny your application.

Question 5

What is the passing score for the civics test?

Accepted Answer

You need to answer at least 6 out of 10 questions correctly. That is a 60% passing score. The officer may stop asking questions once you have answered 6 correctly.

Question 6

What are the most difficult citizenship test questions?

Accepted Answer

Questions about the number of representatives (435), senators (100), amendments (27), and the specific roles of the three branches of government tend to trip people up. Questions about the Civil War causes, the Emancipation Proclamation, and recent history after World War II also require careful study.

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