US Citizenship Test Study Guide: 100 Civics Questions

The US citizenship (naturalization) civics test is an oral exam where a USCIS officer asks up to 10 questions from a pool of 100. You must answer 6 correctly to pass.

Test Format

During your naturalization interview, the officer will ask you up to 10 civics questions from the official list of 100 questions. The questions cover three main areas:

American Government (57 questions) — Branches of government, the Constitution, rights and responsibilities, federal system

American History (30 questions) — Colonial period, the Revolution, the Civil War, recent American history

Integrated Civics (13 questions) — Geography, symbols, holidays

Study Strategy

1. Learn All 100 Questions — While you only need to answer 6 of 10, the officer can ask any of the 100. USCIS publishes the complete list; memorize all of them.

2. Understand, Don't Just Memorize — Some answers change over time (current President, Senators, Representatives). Make sure your answers are current.

3. Group Related Questions — Study the three branches of government together, historical periods together, and geography together.

4. Practice Out Loud — The test is oral, not written. Practice saying your answers out loud, not just reading them.

5. Use Flashcard-Style Practice — TRY2PASS uses a spaced repetition approach — questions you get wrong come back more frequently until you master them.

Most Commonly Asked Questions

Based on reports from test-takers, these appear frequently:

- What is the supreme law of the land? (The Constitution) - What does the Constitution do? (Sets up the government, defines the government, protects basic rights) - How many amendments does the Constitution have? (27) - What are the first ten amendments called? (The Bill of Rights) - Name one branch of government (Legislative, Executive, Judicial)

Tips for Test Day

- The interview includes an English reading and writing test (unless you qualify for an exemption) - Arrive 30 minutes early with your appointment notice and green card - Be honest — inconsistencies with your application can cause problems - If you fail, you can retake the test within 60-90 days

Practice regularly with TRY2PASS's citizenship test prep. The challenge bank feature helps you focus on questions you find difficult.