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Total civics questions
💡 HOW TO USE THIS PAGE: Read each question and try to answer it in your head before reading the answer. For questions about current officials (President, Senators), make sure you know the current answers — these change.
THE 20 MOST COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
These questions appear most frequently in USCIS interviews. Master these first before studying the full 100.
01 ★ VERY COMMON
What is the supreme law of the land?
ANSWERThe Constitution.
02 ★ VERY COMMON
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
ANSWERThe Bill of Rights.
03 ★ VERY COMMON
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
ANSWERThe Senate and House of Representatives.
04 ★ VERY COMMON
How many U.S. Senators are there?
ANSWEROne hundred (100).
05 ★ VERY COMMON
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
ANSWERSix (6).
06 ★ VERY COMMON
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
ANSWERThe President.
07 ★ VERY COMMON
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
ANSWERDemocratic and Republican.
08 ★ VERY COMMON
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
ANSWERDonald Trump (as of 2025). Always know the current President.
09 ★ VERY COMMON
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
ANSWERSpeech, religion, assembly, press, or petition the government.
10 ★ VERY COMMON
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
ANSWERChecks and balances / separation of powers.
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How many amendments does the Constitution have?
ANSWERTwenty-seven (27).
12
What is the economic system in the United States?
ANSWERCapitalist economy / market economy.
13
Name one branch or part of the government.
ANSWERCongress (legislative) / President (executive) / the courts (judicial).
14
We elect a President for how many years?
ANSWERFour (4).
15
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
ANSWERThe Vice President.
16
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
ANSWERNine (9).
17
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
ANSWERThe United States / the flag.
18
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
ANSWERGive up loyalty to other countries / defend the Constitution / obey the laws / be loyal to the United States.
19
What is the name of the national anthem?
ANSWERThe Star-Spangled Banner.
20
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
ANSWERApril 15.
KNOW YOUR STATE-SPECIFIC ANSWERS
Several questions depend on where you live. You MUST know these before your interview:
Who is the Governor of your state now?
HOW TO FIND ITSearch "[your state] governor" on Google. The answer changes with elections.
What is the capital of your state?
HOW TO FIND ITKnow your state capital. This is the city where your state government is located — not necessarily the biggest city.
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
HOW TO FIND ITSearch "[your state] senators" at senate.gov.
Name your U.S. Representative.
HOW TO FIND ITFind your representative at house.gov using your zip code.
ENGLISH TEST — WHAT TO EXPECT
In addition to the civics questions, your officer will test your English reading and writing skills.
Reading Test
WHAT HAPPENSThe officer gives you a sentence on a card. You read it aloud. You need to read ONE sentence correctly from up to THREE attempts. The sentences are simple — similar to "The flag is red, white, and blue."
Writing Test
WHAT HAPPENSThe officer reads a sentence aloud. You write it down. Again, one correct sentence from up to THREE attempts. Practice writing common civics-related sentences before your interview.
💡 WHO IS EXEMPT FROM THE ENGLISH TEST: If you are 50+ years old and have been a permanent resident for 20+ years, or 55+ years old and a permanent resident for 15+ years, you may take the civics test in your native language.
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Questions and answers sourced from official USCIS materials. Current officials (President, Senators, etc.) should be verified as they change with elections. This is not legal advice.