126. Name three national U.S. holidays. *

• New Year’s Day • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day • Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday) • Memorial Day • Independence Day • Labor Day • Columbus Day • Veterans Day • Thanksgiving Day • Christmas Day – Important Updates to the Naturalization Test – USCIS has revised the civics portion of the naturalization test. All applicants for naturalization with a

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26. Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?

• To more closely follow public opinion – Important Updates to the Naturalization Test – USCIS has revised the civics portion of the naturalization test. All applicants for naturalization with a filing date on or after December 1, 2020, will be required to take the 2020 version of the civics test. The naturalization test has two components: • English •

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25. How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?

• Two (2) years – Important Updates to the Naturalization Test – USCIS has revised the civics portion of the naturalization test. All applicants for naturalization with a filing date on or after December 1, 2020, will be required to take the 2020 version of the civics test. The naturalization test has two components: • English • Civics The English

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24. How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

• Four hundred thirty-five (435) – Important Updates to the Naturalization Test – USCIS has revised the civics portion of the naturalization test. All applicants for naturalization with a filing date on or after December 1, 2020, will be required to take the 2020 version of the civics test. The naturalization test has two components: • English • Civics The

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23. Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now?

• Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents and residents of U.S. territories should answer that D.C. (or the territory where the applicant lives) has no U.S. senators.] – Important Updates to the Naturalization Test – USCIS has revised the civics portion of the naturalization test. All applicants for naturalization with a filing date on or after December 1, 2020,

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22. How long is a term for a U.S. senator?

• Six (6) years – Important Updates to the Naturalization Test – USCIS has revised the civics portion of the naturalization test. All applicants for naturalization with a filing date on or after December 1, 2020, will be required to take the 2020 version of the civics test. The naturalization test has two components: • English • Civics The English

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21. How many U.S. senators are there?

• One hundred (100) – Important Updates to the Naturalization Test – USCIS has revised the civics portion of the naturalization test. All applicants for naturalization with a filing date on or after December 1, 2020, will be required to take the 2020 version of the civics test. The naturalization test has two components: • English • Civics The English

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20. Name one power of the U.S. Congress. *

• Writes laws • Declares war • Makes the federal budget – Important Updates to the Naturalization Test – USCIS has revised the civics portion of the naturalization test. All applicants for naturalization with a filing date on or after December 1, 2020, will be required to take the 2020 version of the civics test. The naturalization test has two

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19. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

• Senate and House (of Representatives) – Important Updates to the Naturalization Test – USCIS has revised the civics portion of the naturalization test. All applicants for naturalization with a filing date on or after December 1, 2020, will be required to take the 2020 version of the civics test. The naturalization test has two components: • English • Civics

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18. What part of the federal government writes laws?

• (U.S.) Congress • (U.S. or national) legislature • Legislative branch – Important Updates to the Naturalization Test – USCIS has revised the civics portion of the naturalization test. All applicants for naturalization with a filing date on or after December 1, 2020, will be required to take the 2020 version of the civics test. The naturalization test has two

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