Free US Citizenship Test Practice
32 civics questions in the style of the USCIS naturalization test. Principles of American democracy, the system of government, American history, and geography, symbols and holidays. Instant score and a full section breakdown.
15 minutes, 32 questions
Four sections of eight, drawn from the official civics syllabus.
Know where you stand
The official test asks 10 questions and you need 6 correct.
Full section breakdown
See which part of the civics material you still need to study.
What is the US citizenship civics test?
The civics test is part of the naturalization interview. A USCIS officer asks you up to 10 questions from a published list, and you must answer 6 correctly to pass. Crucially, it is oral, not multiple choice: the officer asks the question aloud and you answer aloud, so you need to recall the answer rather than recognise it.
Alongside civics, most applicants must also demonstrate an ability to read, write and speak basic English. Applicants who are 65 or older and have been permanent residents for at least 20 years may qualify to study a shorter list of questions.
What this practice test covers
Thirty-two questions across the four areas of the official syllabus: principles of American democracy (the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, amendments), the system of government (three branches, Congress, the Supreme Court, rights and responsibilities), American history (colonial period, independence, the Civil War, the twentieth century) and integrated civics (geography, symbols and holidays).
We use multiple choice because it can be marked automatically. Bear in mind the real test is oral — so once you are scoring well here, practise saying the answers out loud without looking at options.
How your score is interpreted
The official pass mark is 6 out of 10. Applied to a 32-question test, 20 correct is the equivalent:
What happens at the interview
The civics test takes place during your naturalization interview, along with the English test and a review of your N-400 application. If you do not pass the civics or English portion, you are normally given a second opportunity to take the failed part, usually between 60 and 90 days later. Failing twice generally means the application is denied, though you may reapply.
How to prepare effectively
Study the official question list published by USCIS — every question on the test comes from it. Because the test is oral, the most effective method is to have someone ask you the questions aloud at random and answer without prompts. Note that some answers change over time, such as the current President, the Speaker of the House and your own state’s senators, so verify those close to your interview date.
Frequently asked questions
No. This is an independent practice test built by Quizinq for study purposes. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The official civics test is administered orally by a USCIS officer at your naturalization interview.
The officer asks up to 10 questions from the official list, and you need 6 correct to pass. The officer stops as soon as you have answered 6 correctly. Our practice test uses 32 questions to give you a more reliable picture of your level.
Multiple choice can be marked automatically, which is what makes instant feedback possible. Once you are scoring well here, practise answering aloud without options in front of you — recall is harder than recognition.
Applicants 65 or older who have been permanent residents for at least 20 years may study a shorter list of questions. Certain medical exemptions also exist. Check the USCIS website for your situation. See all our quizzes.
A few answers depend on current office holders or on your state — the President, the Speaker of the House, your governor and your senators. Verify those shortly before your interview, as our practice questions deliberately avoid them.