Free practice for the US citizenship civics test: how the naturalization test works, what to study, and a practice quiz covering American government, history, and integrated civics.
The civics test is part of the U.S. naturalization interview. A USCIS officer asks the applicant civics questions from an official list, and the applicant answers orally.
This guide and free practice quiz cover the stable, factual questions across American government, American history, and integrated civics. Because some official answers change over time (such as current officeholders), always confirm current officials and the latest requirements on the official USCIS study materials.
▶ Start the free Civics Test practice quiz| Certification | US Citizenship Test (Civics) |
|---|---|
| Exam code | Civics Test |
| Level | Foundational |
| Format | Oral civics questions during the naturalization interview |
| Questions | Officer asks up to 10 of 100 civics questions (2008 version) |
| Duration | Part of the naturalization interview |
| Passing score | Answer at least 6 of 10 correctly |
| Cost (USD) | Covered by the Form N-400 application fee |
| Validity | N/A |
| Prerequisites | Eligibility for naturalization (e.g., lawful permanent resident meeting residency requirements) |
Exam details change over time — always confirm the current specifics on the official exam page before you book.
The official exam is organized into these domains. Our practice bank mirrors them so you can drill each area:
| Domain | Exam weight | Practice questions |
|---|---|---|
| American Government | Principles & System | 31 |
| American History | History | 13 |
| Integrated Civics | Geography, Symbols & Holidays | 9 |
Study American government: the Constitution and Bill of Rights, the three branches and checks and balances, Congress, the presidency, and federal vs. state powers.
Review American history: independence and the founding, the 1800s and the Civil War, and recent history (the World Wars, civil rights).
Cover integrated civics: geography, national symbols, and holidays. The free quiz below spans all three areas; verify any time-sensitive answers on the official site.
Our free Civics Test practice quiz has 53 scenario-based questions covering every exam domain. Each question includes the correct answer, a plain-English explanation of why it is right (and why the alternatives are wrong), and a reference to the relevant topic — so you learn as you go, not just test yourself.
▶ Practice Civics Test now — 53 questions, freeThe officer asks up to 10 questions from the official list of 100; you must answer at least 6 correctly to pass the civics portion.
The civics test is oral — the officer asks the questions during your interview. There are separate English reading and writing tasks.
Questions with answers that change over time (like current officeholders or your state's senators) are omitted so every practice answer stays correct. Always check current officials on USCIS.
USCIS publishes the full question list and study resources on its website, linked above.