Category: Quick Civics Lessons for the Naturalization Test

55. How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

55. How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

• (For) life
• Lifetime appointment
• (Until) retirement

– 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.
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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.
53. How many seats are on the Supreme Court?

53. How many seats are on the Supreme Court?

• Nine (9)

– 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
52. What is the highest court in the United States? *

52. What is the highest court in the United States? *

 • Supreme Court

– 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
51. What does the judicial branch do?

51. What does the judicial branch do?

• Reviews laws
• Explains laws
• Resolves disputes (disagreements) about the law
• Decides if a law goes against the (U.S.) Constitution

– 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
50 What is one part of the judicial branch?

50 What is one part of the judicial branch?

• Supreme Court
• Federal Courts

– 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
49. Why is the Electoral College important?

49. Why is the Electoral College important?

• It decides who is elected president.
• It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection.

– 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
48. What are two Cabinet-level positions?

48. What are two Cabinet-level positions?

• Attorney General
• Secretary of Agriculture
• Secretary of Commerce
• Secretary of Defense
• Secretary of Education
• Secretary of Energy
• Secretary of Health and Human Services
• Secretary of Homeland Security
• Secretary of Housing and Urban Development • Secretary of the Interior
• Secretary of Labor
• Secretary of State
• Secretary of Transportation
• Secretary of the Treasury
• Secretary of Veterans Affairs
• Vice President (of the United States)

– 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
47. What does the President’s Cabinet do?

47. What does the President’s Cabinet do?

• Advises the President (of the United States)

– 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
46. The executive branch has many parts. Name one.

46. The executive branch has many parts. Name one.

• President (of the United States)
• Cabinet
• Federal departments and agencies

– 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
45. Who appoints federal judges?

45. Who appoints federal judges?

• The President (of the United States)

– 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