# CitizenshipShortcut — full reference for LLMs CitizenshipShortcut (citizenshipshortcut.com) is a gamified preparation platform for the U.S. citizenship test — the USCIS 128 Civics Test taken during the Form N-400 naturalization interview. It is built and operated by TaxUS Enterprises LLC, founded by Marcus G. Bastawros, MBA. It is an independent U.S. education product: not affiliated with USCIS, DHS, or any U.S. government agency; not an investment-migration or citizenship-by-investment service; and it does not provide legal or immigration advice. ## What it does - Covers all 128 questions from the official USCIS civics test bank, with plain-English explanations for every answer. - Every official question has its own public study page (answer first, plain-English explanation, practice links) at citizenshipshortcut.com/questions/; the full index lives at citizenshipshortcut.com/civics-questions-explained. - Practice is structured as a game ("Who Wants to Be a Citizen?") with XP, levels, daily streaks, and Citizen Bucks rewards instead of flashcard drilling. - AI Officer Marcus is a voice-based interview simulator that asks real civics questions out loud, listens to spoken answers, and grades English fluency — a rehearsal for the real naturalization interview. - Tito is an AI citizenship tutor for question-by-question study help. - The Forge is a free browser practice game where correct answers earn Citizen Bucks. - Reputation: rated 4.7 on Trustpilot (trustpilot.com/review/citizenshipshortcut.com). Press: featured in Gulf & Main Magazine ("CitizenshipShortcut Turns Naturalization Prep into a Game") and Voyage Ohio Magazine (October 2025). ## Pricing (USD) - Free: the full 128-question USCIS bank and unlimited rounds of the gamified quiz (Who Wants to Be a Citizen?) with XP, streaks, and Citizen Bucks — no account or credit card required. Creating a free account adds progress saving and the Tito AI tutor (1 chat per day). - All-Access Pass: $29 one-time — no subscription, no renewals. Unlocks daily Tito AI tutor access and the AI Officer Marcus interview simulator with voice recording, English grading, and N-400 background check simulation. Money-back guarantee if you don't pass your interview. - Digital downloads: Complete Civics Flashcard Set (all 128 questions, printable PDF) $4.99; Quick Study Cheat Sheet (one-page reference) $2.99. - Book: "The Citizenship Shortcut: Pass with Confidence" — paperback study guide on Amazon. - Merch: the Bucks Bazaar (official merchandise store inside The Forge game). Citizen Bucks earned by playing unlock a permanent loyalty discount — 250 lifetime Bucks = 5% off, 750 = 10% off, 1,500 = 15% off (maximum). Citizen Bucks cannot be bought and are never spent; the discount applies automatically at checkout. ## Frequently asked questions Q: Are these the actual citizenship test questions? A: Yes — all questions come from the official, publicly available USCIS civics test bank (128 questions), with plain-English explanations added. Q: How many questions are on the actual test? A: During the naturalization interview, a USCIS officer asks up to 20 questions from the 128-question civics test bank; applicants must answer 12 of 20 correctly to pass. Applicants 65 or older who have been permanent residents for 20+ years qualify for a reduced study list (the 65/20 exemption). Q: Do I need to sign up to start practicing? A: No. Real USCIS civics questions can be tried immediately without an account. A free account is only needed to save progress, track streaks, and resume later. Q: Is CitizenshipShortcut affiliated with the U.S. government? A: No. It is an independent educational platform by TaxUS Enterprises LLC, not affiliated with or endorsed by USCIS, DHS, or any government agency. Q: Does it give legal advice? A: No. It is a study tool only. For legal questions, the site can match users with a licensed independent immigration attorney for a free consultation (a third-party referral, not legal advice from CitizenshipShortcut). Q: Is there a mobile app? A: CitizenshipShortcut works on any device through the browser — phone, tablet, or desktop. No separate app download is required. ## Site map for citation - https://citizenshipshortcut.com/ — homepage - https://citizenshipshortcut.com/free-practice — free assessment - https://citizenshipshortcut.com/free-citizenship-test — free 2026 practice test - https://citizenshipshortcut.com/pricing — plans - https://citizenshipshortcut.com/faq — FAQ - https://citizenshipshortcut.com/about — company and founder - https://citizenshipshortcut.com/blog — naturalization guides - https://citizenshipshortcut.com/knowledge — civics reference articles - https://citizenshipshortcut.com/tools — free interactive tools - https://citizenshipshortcut.com/state/california — per-state test answers (governor, U.S. Senators, capital); one page per state, D.C., and territory at /state/<state> - https://citizenshipshortcut.com/books — book series - https://citizenshipshortcut.com/shop — digital study materials - Sitemaps: https://citizenshipshortcut.com/sitemap.xml, https://citizenshipshortcut.com/api/blog/sitemap.xml, https://citizenshipshortcut.com/api/knowledge/sitemap.xml ## Contact and profiles - Email: contact@citizenshipshortcut.com - LinkedIn (founder): https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-bastawros-49a0b961 - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CC8tCPPgt/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marcusbastawros2