Category: Elections

65. What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?

• Freedom of expression
• Freedom of speech
• Freedom of assembly
• Freedom to petition the government
• Freedom of religion
• The right to bear arms

– 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 portion has not changed.
– – – – – – – – – – – – –
Listed here you will find the 128 civics questions and answers for the 2020 version of the civics test. These questions cover important topics about American government and history. The civics test is an oral test and the USCIS officer will ask you to answer 20 out of the 128 civics test questions. You must answer at least 12 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.
On the civics test, some answers may change because of elections or appointments. Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/ testupdates to find any answers that may have changed on the civics test. You must answer the question with the name of the official serving at the time of your naturalization interview.
Although USCIS is aware that there may be additional correct answers to the civics questions, applicants are encouraged to respond to the questions using the answers provided below.
65/20 Special Consideration
If you are 65 years old or older and have been living in the United States as a lawful permanent resident of the United States for 20 or more years, you may study just the 20 questions that have been marked with an asterisk (*) found at the end of each question.
You may also take the naturalization test in the language of your choice. The USCIS officer will ask you to answer 10 out of the 20 civics test questions with an asterisk.
You must answer at least 6 out of 10 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.

64. Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?

• Citizens
• Citizens of the United States
• U.S. citizens

– 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 portion has not changed.
– – – – – – – – – – – – –
Listed here you will find the 128 civics questions and answers for the 2020 version of the civics test. These questions cover important topics about American government and history. The civics test is an oral test and the USCIS officer will ask you to answer 20 out of the 128 civics test questions. You must answer at least 12 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.
On the civics test, some answers may change because of elections or appointments. Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/ testupdates to find any answers that may have changed on the civics test. You must answer the question with the name of the official serving at the time of your naturalization interview.
Although USCIS is aware that there may be additional correct answers to the civics questions, applicants are encouraged to respond to the questions using the answers provided below.
65/20 Special Consideration
If you are 65 years old or older and have been living in the United States as a lawful permanent resident of the United States for 20 or more years, you may study just the 20 questions that have been marked with an asterisk (*) found at the end of each question.
You may also take the naturalization test in the language of your choice. The USCIS officer will ask you to answer 10 out of the 20 civics test questions with an asterisk.
You must answer at least 6 out of 10 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.

63. There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

• Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
• You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
• Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
• A male citizen of any race (can vote).

– 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 portion has not changed.
– – – – – – – – – – – – –
Listed here you will find the 128 civics questions and answers for the 2020 version of the civics test. These questions cover important topics about American government and history. The civics test is an oral test and the USCIS officer will ask you to answer 20 out of the 128 civics test questions. You must answer at least 12 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.
On the civics test, some answers may change because of elections or appointments. Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/ testupdates to find any answers that may have changed on the civics test. You must answer the question with the name of the official serving at the time of your naturalization interview.
Although USCIS is aware that there may be additional correct answers to the civics questions, applicants are encouraged to respond to the questions using the answers provided below.
65/20 Special Consideration
If you are 65 years old or older and have been living in the United States as a lawful permanent resident of the United States for 20 or more years, you may study just the 20 questions that have been marked with an asterisk (*) found at the end of each question.
You may also take the naturalization test in the language of your choice. The USCIS officer will ask you to answer 10 out of the 20 civics test questions with an asterisk.
You must answer at least 6 out of 10 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.

62. What is the capital of your state?

• Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. is not a state and does not have a capital. Residents of U.S. territories should name the capital of the territory.]

– 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 portion has not changed.
– – – – – – – – – – – – –
Listed here you will find the 128 civics questions and answers for the 2020 version of the civics test. These questions cover important topics about American government and history. The civics test is an oral test and the USCIS officer will ask you to answer 20 out of the 128 civics test questions. You must answer at least 12 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.
On the civics test, some answers may change because of elections or appointments. Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/ testupdates to find any answers that may have changed on the civics test. You must answer the question with the name of the official serving at the time of your naturalization interview.
Although USCIS is aware that there may be additional correct answers to the civics questions, applicants are encouraged to respond to the questions using the answers provided below.
65/20 Special Consideration
If you are 65 years old or older and have been living in the United States as a lawful permanent resident of the United States for 20 or more years, you may study just the 20 questions that have been marked with an asterisk (*) found at the end of each question.
You may also take the naturalization test in the language of your choice. The USCIS officer will ask you to answer 10 out of the 20 civics test questions with an asterisk.
You must answer at least 6 out of 10 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.

61. Who is the governor of your state now? *

• Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. does not have a governor.]

– 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 portion has not changed.
– – – – – – – – – – – – –
Listed here you will find the 128 civics questions and answers for the 2020 version of the civics test. These questions cover important topics about American government and history. The civics test is an oral test and the USCIS officer will ask you to answer 20 out of the 128 civics test questions. You must answer at least 12 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.
On the civics test, some answers may change because of elections or appointments. Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/ testupdates to find any answers that may have changed on the civics test. You must answer the question with the name of the official serving at the time of your naturalization interview.
Although USCIS is aware that there may be additional correct answers to the civics questions, applicants are encouraged to respond to the questions using the answers provided below.
65/20 Special Consideration
If you are 65 years old or older and have been living in the United States as a lawful permanent resident of the United States for 20 or more years, you may study just the 20 questions that have been marked with an asterisk (*) found at the end of each question.
You may also take the naturalization test in the language of your choice. The USCIS officer will ask you to answer 10 out of the 20 civics test questions with an asterisk.
You must answer at least 6 out of 10 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.

60. What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?

 • (It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.

– 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 portion has not changed.
– – – – – – – – – – – – –
Listed here you will find the 128 civics questions and answers for the 2020 version of the civics test. These questions cover important topics about American government and history. The civics test is an oral test and the USCIS officer will ask you to answer 20 out of the 128 civics test questions. You must answer at least 12 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.
On the civics test, some answers may change because of elections or appointments. Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/ testupdates to find any answers that may have changed on the civics test. You must answer the question with the name of the official serving at the time of your naturalization interview.
Although USCIS is aware that there may be additional correct answers to the civics questions, applicants are encouraged to respond to the questions using the answers provided below.
65/20 Special Consideration
If you are 65 years old or older and have been living in the United States as a lawful permanent resident of the United States for 20 or more years, you may study just the 20 questions that have been marked with an asterisk (*) found at the end of each question.
You may also take the naturalization test in the language of your choice. The USCIS officer will ask you to answer 10 out of the 20 civics test questions with an asterisk.
You must answer at least 6 out of 10 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.

59. Name one power that is only for the states.

• Provide schooling and education
• Provide protection (police)
• Provide safety (fire departments)
• Give a driver’s license
• Approve zoning and land use

– 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 portion has not changed.
– – – – – – – – – – – – –
Listed here you will find the 128 civics questions and answers for the 2020 version of the civics test. These questions cover important topics about American government and history. The civics test is an oral test and the USCIS officer will ask you to answer 20 out of the 128 civics test questions. You must answer at least 12 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.
On the civics test, some answers may change because of elections or appointments. Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/ testupdates to find any answers that may have changed on the civics test. You must answer the question with the name of the official serving at the time of your naturalization interview.
Although USCIS is aware that there may be additional correct answers to the civics questions, applicants are encouraged to respond to the questions using the answers provided below.
65/20 Special Consideration
If you are 65 years old or older and have been living in the United States as a lawful permanent resident of the United States for 20 or more years, you may study just the 20 questions that have been marked with an asterisk (*) found at the end of each question.
You may also take the naturalization test in the language of your choice. The USCIS officer will ask you to answer 10 out of the 20 civics test questions with an asterisk.
You must answer at least 6 out of 10 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.

58. Name one power that is only for the federal government

• Print paper money • Mint coins
• Declare war
• Create an army
• Make treaties
• Set foreign policy

– 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 portion has not changed.
– – – – – – – – – – – – –
Listed here you will find the 128 civics questions and answers for the 2020 version of the civics test. These questions cover important topics about American government and history. The civics test is an oral test and the USCIS officer will ask you to answer 20 out of the 128 civics test questions. You must answer at least 12 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.
On the civics test, some answers may change because of elections or appointments. Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/ testupdates to find any answers that may have changed on the civics test. You must answer the question with the name of the official serving at the time of your naturalization interview.
Although USCIS is aware that there may be additional correct answers to the civics questions, applicants are encouraged to respond to the questions using the answers provided below.
65/20 Special Consideration
If you are 65 years old or older and have been living in the United States as a lawful permanent resident of the United States for 20 or more years, you may study just the 20 questions that have been marked with an asterisk (*) found at the end of each question.
You may also take the naturalization test in the language of your choice. The USCIS officer will ask you to answer 10 out of the 20 civics test questions with an asterisk.
You must answer at least 6 out of 10 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.

57. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

• John G Roberts

Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the Chief Justice of the United State

– 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 portion has not changed.
– – – – – – – – – – – – –
Listed here you will find the 128 civics questions and answers for the 2020 version of the civics test. These questions cover important topics about American government and history. The civics test is an oral test and the USCIS officer will ask you to answer 20 out of the 128 civics test questions. You must answer at least 12 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.
On the civics test, some answers may change because of elections or appointments. Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/ testupdates to find any answers that may have changed on the civics test. You must answer the question with the name of the official serving at the time of your naturalization interview.
Although USCIS is aware that there may be additional correct answers to the civics questions, applicants are encouraged to respond to the questions using the answers provided below.
65/20 Special Consideration
If you are 65 years old or older and have been living in the United States as a lawful permanent resident of the United States for 20 or more years, you may study just the 20 questions that have been marked with an asterisk (*) found at the end of each question.
You may also take the naturalization test in the language of your choice. The USCIS officer will ask you to answer 10 out of the 20 civics test questions with an asterisk.
You must answer at least 6 out of 10 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.

56. Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?

• To be independent (of politics)
• To limit outside (political) influence

– 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 portion has not changed.
– – – – – – – – – – – – –
Listed here you will find the 128 civics questions and answers for the 2020 version of the civics test. These questions cover important topics about American government and history. The civics test is an oral test and the USCIS officer will ask you to answer 20 out of the 128 civics test questions. You must answer at least 12 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.
On the civics test, some answers may change because of elections or appointments. Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/ testupdates to find any answers that may have changed on the civics test. You must answer the question with the name of the official serving at the time of your naturalization interview.
Although USCIS is aware that there may be additional correct answers to the civics questions, applicants are encouraged to respond to the questions using the answers provided below.
65/20 Special Consideration
If you are 65 years old or older and have been living in the United States as a lawful permanent resident of the United States for 20 or more years, you may study just the 20 questions that have been marked with an asterisk (*) found at the end of each question.
You may also take the naturalization test in the language of your choice. The USCIS officer will ask you to answer 10 out of the 20 civics test questions with an asterisk.
You must answer at least 6 out of 10 questions (or 60%) correctly to pass the 2020 version of the civics test.