All 100 USCIS Civics Questions and Answers
The complete official list of 100 civics questions and answers for the U.S. naturalization test, organized by category. Study every question you may be asked during your citizenship interview.
About the USCIS Civics Test
The USCIS civics test is part of the naturalization interview for U.S. citizenship. A USCIS officer will ask you up to 10 questions from a pool of 100 official civics questions, and you must answer at least 6 correctly to pass. The questions are organized into three main categories covering American government, history, and integrated civics.
American Government - Questions 1-57
The largest section covers the principles of American democracy, the system of government (three branches, elected officials, checks and balances), and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. This section has 57 questions and makes up more than half of the total question pool.
Subsections:
- A: Principles of American Democracy (Questions 1-12) - The Constitution, Bill of Rights, amendments, Declaration of Independence, rule of law
- B: System of Government (Questions 13-45) - Three branches, Congress, President, Supreme Court, state government, political parties
- C: Rights and Responsibilities (Questions 46-57) - Voting rights, civic duties, Pledge of Allegiance, Selective Service
American History - Questions 58-87
This section covers key events and figures from American history, from the colonial period and independence through the 1800s and into recent American history including both World Wars and the Civil Rights movement.
Subsections:
- A: Colonial Period and Independence (Questions 58-70) - Colonists, Declaration of Independence, Constitutional Convention, Founding Fathers
- B: 1800s (Questions 71-77) - Louisiana Purchase, Civil War, Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony
- C: Recent American History (Questions 78-87) - World Wars, Cold War, Civil Rights movement, September 11
Integrated Civics - Questions 88-100
The shortest section covers U.S. geography (rivers, oceans, territories, borders), national symbols (the capital, the Statue of Liberty, the flag), and important American holidays.
Subsections:
- A: Geography (Questions 88-93) - Rivers, oceans, territories, border states
- B: Symbols (Questions 94-95) - National capital, Statue of Liberty
- C: Holidays (Questions 96-100) - Flag symbolism, national anthem, Independence Day, national holidays
Tips for Studying the 100 Civics Questions
While you need to be prepared for all 100 questions, focus your study time on the American Government section since it contains the most questions and is the most likely source of your interview questions. Many answers overlap across questions, so understanding the core concepts (like the three branches of government) helps you answer multiple questions correctly.
Some questions have answers that change over time, such as the name of the current President, Vice President, Governor, and Senators. Make sure you know the current officeholders before your interview date.
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