About the test
The civics test, in plain words
Which test you take, how it works, and the special rules. We restate the USCIS rules and link to them. We cannot tell you which rules apply to you.
Which test will you take?
It depends on the date USCIS received your N-400 form. Your interview date does not matter.
- Received before October 20, 2025: the 2008 test.
- Received on or after October 20, 2025: the 2025 test.
- Not filed yet: the 2025 test.
Not sure? Read “Finding your filing date” below. If you still can’t tell, ask USCIS or a legal representative. You can change your test in the app later.
Which test you take
Your test depends on the date USCIS received your N-400, not on your interview date. Received before October 20, 2025: the 2008 test. On or after October 20, 2025 (or not filed yet): the 2025 test.
Finding your filing date
Your filing date is the "Received Date" on your receipt notice (Form I-797C). A paper application counts when it arrives at USCIS, not when you mailed it. An online filing counts when USCIS accepts it. If an application was rejected and sent again, it gets a new date.
Received on October 18 or 19, 2025?
The Federal Register notice and USCIS pages describe the start date a little differently, and no official statement covers applications received on October 18 or 19, 2025. If that is you, confirm your test version with USCIS or a legal representative.
Source: Federal Register 2025-18050
How many questions, and how many to pass
The test is oral. The officer asks questions from the list, one at a time, and stops as soon as the result is clear.
| Test | Questions to study | Officer asks up to | Correct to pass | Stops early at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 test | 128 questions | 20 | 12 | 12 correct or 9 missed |
| 2025 test, 65/20 | 20 starred questions | 10 | 6 | 6 correct or 5 missedThis is the app’s convention. USCIS does not publish a stopping rule for 65/20. |
| 2008 test | 100 questions | 10 | 6 | 6 correct or 5 missed |
| 2008 test, 65/20 | 20 starred questions | 10 | 6 | 6 correct or 5 missedThis is the app’s convention. USCIS does not publish a stopping rule for 65/20. |
For 65/20, stopping early never changes the result: with 10 questions and 6 to pass, 6 correct always passes, and after 5 missed you can no longer pass.
How the test works
How answers are scored
The test is oral and has no answer choices. The officer accepts the correct answer or another way of saying it. USCIS encourages you to use the official answers. Officers also use "due consideration" for your background.
Answers that change
For questions about people in office (like the President or your senators), give the name of the person serving on the day of your interview. USCIS lists current answers on its Test Updates page.
Source: USCIS — Check for Test Updates
If you are re-tested
You get two chances to pass. If you miss a part, USCIS schedules a second exam 60 to 90 days later, and only the part you missed is tested again, with different questions. The re-exam is part of the same application, so it most likely uses the same test version — USCIS has not said this directly.
Future changes
USCIS called the 2025 civics test the first of several changes. A federal rule about new education standards for naturalization is planned but not yet proposed. We update this app when official rules change.
Exceptions and special rules
Some people can study fewer questions, take the civics test in their own language, or ask for help at the interview.
65/20 special consideration
If you were 65 or older AND had been a green card holder living in the U.S. for 20 or more years when you filed, you can study just 20 starred questions. The officer asks 10 of them, and you need 6 correct. You may also take the civics test in the language of your choice. USCIS does not publish a stopping rule for 65/20; this app stops at 6 correct or 5 missed.
50/20 and 55/15
If you were 50 or older with 20 years as a green card holder, or 55 or older with 15 years, when you filed, you do not take the English test. You still take the civics test, in your own language, and you must bring your own interpreter.
Medical disability exception
If a physical or developmental disability or mental impairment keeps you from learning English or civics, you may ask for an exception with Form N-648, completed by a licensed medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy, or licensed clinical psychologist.
Accommodations
You can ask for help such as a sign language interpreter, extra time, or testing at another place. Ask as soon as you get your appointment notice, at uscis.gov/accommodations.
If you qualify for 50/20, 55/15 or 65/20, USCIS lets you take the civics test in your language of choice. For 50/20 and 55/15 you must bring your own interpreter who speaks English and your language. 50/20 and 55/15 applicants take the full civics test for their version; only 65/20 applicants get the 20-question list. This app practices the English answers.
Reading and writing tests
The naturalization test also has an English test with speaking, reading, and writing parts. This app does not cover the English test. It practices the civics test only.
The English test
The English test has three parts: speaking (the officer listens during your interview), reading (read 1 of 3 sentences correctly), and writing (write 1 of 3 sentences correctly). This app practices the civics test.
Official sources
USCIS is the official source. These are the pages we used. We checked them on September 29, 2026.
- 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778 (09/25) (PDF)
- Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test (2008 version), rev. 08/21 (PDF)
- USCIS — Study for the Test
- USCIS — 2025 Civics Test
- USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 12, Part E, Ch. 2
- USCIS — Check for Test Updates
- USCIS — Exceptions & Accommodations
- USCIS — The Naturalization Interview and Test
- USCIS Policy Manual, Vol. 1, Part B, Ch. 6
- USCIS — Legal Services
- Federal Register 2025-18050 (2025 civics test notice)
- Federal Register — Unified Agenda, Aug. 14, 2026
Current answers (like the Speaker of the House) are listed on USCIS Check for Test Updates.
This is not legal advice
This website is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Department of Homeland Security, or any U.S. government agency. USCIS is the official source for naturalization test information. Always verify current requirements at USCIS.gov.
This tool is for educational practice only and does not provide legal or immigration advice. Passing practice quizzes here does not guarantee passing the official naturalization interview or civics test.
The Daily Civics is an independent study tool, not affiliated with USCIS or any government agency. For advice about your case, talk to an attorney or a DOJ-accredited representative.