Listed below are the 128 civics questions and answers for the 2025 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 up to 20 out of the 128 civics test questions. You must answer at least 12 questions correctly to pass the 2025 version of the civics test.
To apply for U.S. citizenship using Form N-400, you must be at least 18 years old, be a Green Card holder for 5 years (or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen), and pass the English and civics tests. You also need to meet continuous residence, physical presence, and good moral character requirements.
- Age: You must be at least 18 years old at the time of filing.
- Time as a Permanent Resident: You must have been a Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) for at least 5 years, or at least 3 years if you have been married to and living with a U.S. citizen spouse during that time.
- Continuous Residence: You must have continuously resided in the U.S. for the required 3- or 5-year period before applying. (Generally, any single trip outside the U.S. lasting 6 months or longer can disrupt this).
- Physical Presence: You must have been physically present in the U.S. for at least 30 months out of the 5 years, or 18 months out of the 3 years, depending on your eligibility category.
- State/District Residency: You must have lived in the state or USCIS district where you claim residence for at least 3 months prior to filing.
- Good Moral Character: You must show good moral character for the 3- or 5-year period leading up to your application (and continue to do so until you take the Oath of Allegiance).
- Language & Civics: You must be able to read, write, and speak basic English, and demonstrate a knowledge of U.S. history and government (see test questions below)
- Attachment to the Constitution: You must be willing to support and defend the principles of the U.S. Constitution and the laws of the United S
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 civics 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 2025 version of the civics test.
Immigration Law Offices of Gail S Seeram can help prepare and file your U.S. Citizenship application and prepare you for the citizenship test. We conduct a mock interview in-office or by video meeting where we administer the U.S. Citizenship civics and English test as will be given by the officer. Our goal is to give you with the resources, skills and knowledge to help you become a U.S. Citizen! Call or Text our office at 407-292-7730 or book a phone meeting using this link: https://gaillaw.as.me/
