US Citizenship Test Practice for 2025 and 2008
Free preparation for the civics test, part of the US naturalization interview. Every official question and accepted answer, key facts by topic, practice by topic, and realistic mock interviews, for both the 2025 and 2008 versions of the test.
Which test will I take?
There are two versions of the civics test. The version you take depends on the date your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, was filed.
Not sure? Check the received date on your Form N-400 receipt notice.
Your choice is saved on this device and can be changed at any time from the menu. Filing-date rule: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Start learning — in this order
- STEP 1
Key Facts
Every answer you need, organized by topic on one page, with the facts for your version of the test clearly labeled.
- STEP 2
Civics Questions
All 128 questions (2025) or 100 questions (2008) with the official accepted answers, grouped by topic.
- STEP 3
Practice by Topic
Multiple-choice practice for each topic, with explanations that help the answers stick.
- STEP 4
Mock Interview
Questions asked one at a time, like the real interview. Answer out loud or by typing, and see whether you would pass.
The test at a glance
| 2025 test | 2008 test | |
|---|---|---|
| Questions to study | 128 | 100 |
| Questions asked | Up to 20 | Up to 10 |
| Correct answers to pass | 12 | 6 |
| Topics | Government · History · Symbols and Holidays | Government · History · Integrated Civics |
Both versions are oral: a USCIS officer asks the questions at your naturalization interview and you answer out loud.
65/20 special consideration
If you are 65 years old or older and have been a lawful permanent resident of the United States for 20 or more years, you may study just the 20 questions marked with an asterisk (*).
On both versions, the officer asks you 10 of those 20 questions, and you must answer at least 6 correctly. You may also take the civics test in the language of your choice.
Answers that change
Some answers depend on who holds office, such as the President, the Speaker of the House, and your state’s senators and governor. Milestone shows the current answers with the date they were last checked. Confirm them on the USCIS test updates page before your interview.
Current answers last checked: October 21, 2026
See the current answers in Key Facts · USCIS civics test updates
What is the US Citizenship Test?
The civics test is part of the naturalization interview for people applying to become US citizens. It checks your knowledge of American government and history. Every question and its accepted answers come from an official list published by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
The test is oral: a USCIS officer asks you questions from the official list and you answer out loud. The naturalization interview also includes an English test of reading, writing and speaking.
Who Needs to Take It?
Most people applying for US citizenship with Form N-400 take the civics test at their naturalization interview. Some applicants qualify for special consideration or exemptions based on their age, how long they have been a permanent resident, or a medical condition. USCIS or an immigration attorney can confirm what applies to you.
What Topics Are Covered?
Questions are grouped into three topics on each version of the test:
- American Government — principles of American government, the system of government, and rights and responsibilities
- American History — the colonial period and independence, the 1800s, and recent American history
- Symbols and Holidays (2025) or Integrated Civics (2008) — national symbols, holidays, and on the 2008 test, geography
How to pass the US Citizenship Test
Every possible question is published in advance, so the best preparation is to know the official answers well and to practice saying them out loud. Pick the plan that matches how long you have.
A few weeks
Learn one topic at a time in Key Facts and finish each with Practice by Topic. Then review the full Civics Questions list, and finish with mock interviews.
Key Facts → Practice by Topic → Civics Questions → Mock Interview
About a week
Read through the Civics Questions every day, practice the topics you find hard, then take a few mock interviews.
The day before
Take one mock interview, review the questions you missed in Key Facts, and check the answers that change with elections.
Or go straight to a topic: Principles of American Government · System of Government · Rights and Responsibilities · Colonial Period and Independence · The 1800s · Recent American History · Geography (2008 test) · Symbols · Holidays
Official sources
Milestone is an independent study resource. For the official questions, current answers and the latest rules, use these USCIS pages. 2025 civics test and study resources · Civics test updates (answers that change) · Form N-400, Application for Naturalization