Citizenship Test

Everything about the USCIS civics test: format, scoring, the 128 official questions, and what to expect on test day.

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• Civics Questions

  Deep dives into the official USCIS civics questions, with explanations that make the answers stick.

• English Test

  The reading, writing, and speaking portions of the naturalization English test — requirements, examples, and exemptions.

• Practice Tests

  How to use practice tests effectively — and where to find free ones that match the real exam.

• U.S. History

  The American history you need for the civics test — from the colonial era to modern times.

• Government

  How the U.S. government works: the Constitution, the three branches, and federal vs. state powers.

• Rights and Responsibilities

  The rights you gain and the responsibilities you accept as a U.S. citizen.