Category: Test Questions

36. The President of the United States is elected for how many years?*

36. The President of the United States is elected for how many years?*

• Four (4) 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 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.
35. Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?

35. Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?

• (Because of) the state’s population
• (Because) they have more people
• (Because) some states have more 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.
34. Who elects members of the House of Representatives?

34. Who elects members of the House of Representatives?

• Citizens from their (congressional) district

– 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.
33. Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?

33. Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?

• Citizens in their (congressional) district

• Citizens in their district

– 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.
32. Who elects U.S. senators?

32. Who elects U.S. senators?

• Citizens from their 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.
31. Who does a U.S. senator represent?

31. Who does a U.S. senator represent?

• Citizens of their 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.
30. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives

30. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives

• Nancy Pelosi is the Speaker of the 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
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.
29. Name your U.S. representative

29. Name your U.S. representative

• Answers will vary. [Residents of territories with nonvoting Delegates or Resident Commissioners may provide the name of that Delegate or Commissioner. Also acceptable is any statement that the territory has no (voting) representatives in Congress.]

– 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.
28. Why does each state have two senators?

28. Why does each state have two senators?

• Equal representation (for small states)
• The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)

– 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.
27. How many senators does each state have?

27. How many senators does each state have?

• Two (2)

– 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.