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Naturalization test questions: American government study cards
Free naturalization test questions on American government: 72 of the 128 US citizenship test questions on the official USCIS list, each with the answers USCIS accepts. The officer asks up to 20 and you need 12 right. The test is spoken, so say your answer out loud before you turn the card.
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What is the form of government of the United States?
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Republic
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What is the form of government of the United States?
- Republic
- Constitution-based federal republic
- Representative democracy
The United States is a republic: the people elect leaders to make decisions for them. The Constitution sets up this system and shares power between the national government and the states.
What is the supreme law of the land?
- (U.S.) Constitution
The Constitution is the highest law in the country. No other law may go against it.
Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
- Forms the government
- Defines powers of government
- Defines the parts of government
- Protects the rights of the people
The Constitution sets up the national government, says what its parts are and what powers they have, and protects people’s rights. Any one of these is accepted.
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?
- Self-government
- Popular sovereignty
- Consent of the governed
- People should govern themselves
- (Example of) social contract
“We the People” means the government’s power comes from the people. The people agree to be governed and choose their own leaders.
How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
- Amendments
- The amendment process
The Constitution is changed by amendments. Most amendments are proposed by Congress and then approved by three-quarters of the states.
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
- (The basic) rights of Americans
- (The basic) rights of people living in the United States
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution. It protects basic rights, such as freedom of speech and religion, of people in the United States.
How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
- Twenty-seven (27)
The Constitution has 27 amendments. The first ten are called the Bill of Rights.
Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
- It says America is free from British control.
- It says all people are created equal.
- It identifies inherent rights.
- It identifies individual freedoms.
The Declaration of Independence (1776) said the American colonies were free from British rule. It also said all people are created equal and have rights that cannot be taken away.
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
- Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, said the colonies were free from Britain.
Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
- Equality
- Liberty
- Social contract
- Natural rights
- Limited government
- Self-government
Both documents are built on ideas such as equality, liberty and government by the people. Give any two of the answers listed.
The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document?
- Declaration of Independence
These famous words come from the Declaration of Independence. They name rights that every person is born with.
What is the economic system of the United States?
- Capitalism
- Free market economy
In a capitalist, free market economy, most businesses are owned by private people, not the government. Prices are set mainly by buying and selling.
What is the rule of law?
- Everyone must follow the law.
- Leaders must obey the law.
- Government must obey the law.
- No one is above the law.
The rule of law means everyone, including leaders and the government, must obey the law. No one is above it.
Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
- Declaration of Independence
- Articles of Confederation
- Federalist Papers
- Anti-Federalist Papers
- Virginia Declaration of Rights
- Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
- Mayflower Compact
- Iroquois Great Law of Peace
The writers of the Constitution learned from older documents and ideas. Any one of the documents listed is accepted.
There are three branches of government. Why?
- So one part does not become too powerful
- Checks and balances
- Separation of powers
Power is split between three branches so that no single part of government becomes too powerful. Each branch can check (limit) the others.
Name the three branches of government.
- Legislative, executive, and judicial
- Congress, president, and the courts
The three branches are the legislative (Congress), the executive (the president) and the judicial (the courts). Name all three, using either set of words.
The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
- Executive branch
The president leads the executive branch, which carries out and enforces the laws.
What part of the federal government writes laws?
- (U.S.) Congress
- (U.S. or national) legislature
- Legislative branch
Congress, the legislative branch, writes federal laws. It has two parts: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
- Senate and House (of Representatives)
Congress has two parts, or chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
- Writes laws
- Declares war
- Makes the federal budget
Congress writes laws, can declare war and makes the federal budget. Any one of these is accepted.
How many U.S. senators are there?
- One hundred (100)
There are 100 senators: two for each of the 50 states.
How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
- Six (6) years
Senators are elected for six-year terms. About one-third of the Senate is elected every two years.
Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now?
- Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents and residents of U.S. territories should answer that D.C. (or the territory where the applicant lives) has no U.S. senators.]
This depends on your state and can change after elections, so check the name before your interview (senate.gov lists senators by state). In D.C. or a U.S. territory, say that it has no U.S. senators.
This answer depends on where you live and changes after elections. Check the current answer before your interview. Checked 23 October 2026.
How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
- Four hundred thirty-five (435)
The House of Representatives has 435 voting members. How many each state gets depends on its population.
How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
- Two (2) years
Members of the House are elected for two-year terms, so every seat is up for election every two years.
Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
- To more closely follow public opinion
Representatives face voters every two years, so they must stay close to what people think now.
How many senators does each state have?
- Two (2)
Every state has two senators, however many people live there.
Why does each state have two senators?
- Equal representation (for small states)
- The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
Two senators for every state gives small states an equal voice in the Senate. This was part of the Great Compromise made when the Constitution was written.
Name your U.S. representative.
- Answers will vary. [Residents of territories with nonvoting Delegates or Resident Commissioners may provide the name of that Delegate or Commissioner. Also acceptable is any statement that the territory has no (voting) representatives in Congress.]
This depends on where you live and can change after elections; house.gov finds your representative from your address. In a territory, name your Delegate or Resident Commissioner, or say there is no voting representative.
This answer depends on where you live and changes after elections. Check the current answer before your interview. Checked 23 October 2026.
What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
- Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
This answer changes with elections or appointments. Give the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives serving on the day of your interview: USCIS lists it on its test updates page, uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates.
This answer changes with elections and appointments. Check the current answer before your interview. Checked 23 October 2026.
Who does a U.S. senator represent?
- Citizens of their state
- People of their state
A senator represents all the people of their state, not just one part of it.
Who elects U.S. senators?
- Citizens from their state
Senators are elected by the voters (citizens) of their own state.
Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
- Citizens in their (congressional) district
- Citizens in their district
- People from their (congressional) district
- People in their district
A representative speaks for the people of one area of a state, called a congressional district.
Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
- Citizens from their (congressional) district
The voters (citizens) who live in a congressional district elect its representative.
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
- (Because of) the state’s population
- (Because) they have more people
- (Because) some states have more people
Seats in the House are shared out by population, so states with more people have more representatives. The numbers are updated after each census, every 10 years.
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
- Four (4) years
The president is elected for four years. Presidential elections are held in November.
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
- (Because of) the 22nd Amendment
- To keep the president from becoming too powerful
The 22nd Amendment limits a president to two elected terms, so that no one person holds power for too long.
What is the name of the President of the United States now?
- Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the President of the United States.
This answer changes with elections or appointments. Give the name of the President serving on the day of your interview: USCIS lists it on its test updates page, uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates.
This answer changes with elections and appointments. Check the current answer before your interview. Checked 23 October 2026.
What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
- Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the Vice President of the United States.
This answer changes with elections or appointments. Give the name of the Vice President serving on the day of your interview: USCIS lists it on its test updates page, uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates.
This answer changes with elections and appointments. Check the current answer before your interview. Checked 23 October 2026.
If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
- The Vice President (of the United States)
If the president dies, resigns or cannot do the job, the vice president becomes president.
Name one power of the president.
- Signs bills into law
- Vetoes bills
- Enforces laws
- Commander in Chief (of the military)
- Chief diplomat
- Appoints federal judges
The president signs or vetoes bills, enforces laws, commands the military, leads relations with other countries and appoints federal judges. Any one of these is accepted.
Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
- The President (of the United States)
The president is Commander in Chief, the top leader of the U.S. military. This keeps the military under the control of an elected leader.
Who signs bills to become laws?
- The President (of the United States)
When Congress passes a bill, the president signs it to make it a law.
Who vetoes bills?
- The President (of the United States)
The president can veto (reject) a bill passed by Congress. Congress can still make it a law with a two-thirds vote in both the Senate and the House.
Who appoints federal judges?
- The President (of the United States)
The president chooses federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, and the Senate must approve them.
The executive branch has many parts. Name one.
- President (of the United States)
- Cabinet
- Federal departments and agencies
The executive branch is led by the president. It also includes the Cabinet and many federal departments and agencies.
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
- Advises the President (of the United States)
The Cabinet is a group of top officials who give the president advice. Most of them lead federal departments.
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
- Attorney General
- Secretary of Agriculture
- Secretary of Commerce
- Secretary of Education
- Secretary of Energy
- Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Secretary of Homeland Security
- Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
- Secretary of the Interior
- Secretary of Labor
- Secretary of State
- Secretary of Transportation
- Secretary of the Treasury
- Secretary of Veterans Affairs
- Secretary of War (Defense)
- Vice-President
- Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
- Administrator of the Small Business Administration
- Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
- Director of the Office of Management and Budget
- Director of National Intelligence
- United States Trade Representative
Give any two positions from the list, for example Secretary of State and Attorney General.
Why is the Electoral College important?
- It decides who is elected president.
- It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection.
The Electoral College is the system that chooses the president. Each state has a number of electors, and a candidate needs a majority of their votes to win.
What is one part of the judicial branch?
- Supreme Court
- Federal Courts
The judicial branch is made up of the federal courts. The Supreme Court is the highest of them.
What does the judicial branch do?
- Reviews laws
- Explains laws
- Resolves disputes (disagreements) about the law
- Decides if a law goes against the (U.S.) Constitution
The courts explain what laws mean, settle disagreements about the law and decide if a law goes against the Constitution. Any one of these is accepted.
What is the highest court in the United States?
- Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country. Its decisions are final.
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
- Nine (9)
The Supreme Court has nine seats: one Chief Justice and eight associate justices.
How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
- Five (5)
The Supreme Court decides a case by majority vote. With nine justices, five is a majority.
How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
- (For) life
- Lifetime appointment
- (Until) retirement
Supreme Court justices are appointed for life. They can stay on the court until they choose to retire.
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
- To be independent (of politics)
- To limit outside (political) influence
Serving for life means justices do not have to win elections or please politicians, so they can decide cases fairly and independently.
Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
- Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the name of the Chief Justice of the United States.
This answer changes with elections or appointments. Give the name of the Chief Justice of the United States serving on the day of your interview: USCIS lists it on its test updates page, uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates.
This answer changes with elections and appointments. Check the current answer before your interview. Checked 23 October 2026.
Name one power that is only for the federal government.
- Print paper money
- Mint coins
- Declare war
- Create an army
- Make treaties
- Set foreign policy
Some powers belong only to the national government, such as printing money, declaring war and making treaties with other countries. Any one of these is accepted.
Name one power that is only for the states.
- Provide schooling and education
- Provide protection (police)
- Provide safety (fire departments)
- Give a driver’s license
- Approve zoning and land use
States run things such as schools, police, fire departments, driver’s licenses and local land use. Any one of these is accepted.
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
- (It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
The 10th Amendment says powers the Constitution does not give to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
Who is the governor of your state now?
- Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. does not have a governor.]
This depends on your state and changes after elections, so check your state government’s official website before your interview. In D.C., say that D.C. does not have a governor.
This answer depends on where you live and changes after elections. Check the current answer before your interview. Checked 23 October 2026.
What is the capital of your state?
- Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. is not a state and does not have a capital. Residents of U.S. territories should name the capital of the territory.]
Each state has its own capital city, so the answer depends on where you live. In D.C., say that D.C. is not a state and has no capital; in a U.S. territory, name the territory’s capital.
This answer depends on where you live and changes after elections. Check the current answer before your interview. Checked 23 October 2026.
There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
- Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
- You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
- Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
- A male citizen of any race (can vote).
Four amendments opened voting to more people: the 15th (men of any race), the 19th (women), the 24th (no poll tax) and the 26th (citizens 18 and older). Describe any one of them.
Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
- Citizens
- Citizens of the United States
- U.S. citizens
Only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections, run for federal office and serve on a jury.
What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
- Freedom of expression
- Freedom of speech
- Freedom of assembly
- Freedom to petition the government
- Freedom of religion
- The right to bear arms
These rights belong to everyone living in the United States, not only to citizens. Give any three from the list.
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
- The United States
- The flag
When you say the Pledge of Allegiance, you promise loyalty to the United States and its flag.
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
- Give up loyalty to other countries
- Defend the (U.S.) Constitution
- Obey the laws of the United States
- Serve in the military (if needed)
- Serve (help, do important work for) the nation (if needed)
- Be loyal to the United States
New citizens make these promises in the Oath of Allegiance at their naturalization ceremony. Give any two of the promises listed.
How can people become United States citizens?
- Be born in the United States, under the conditions set by the 14th Amendment
- Naturalize
- Derive citizenship (under conditions set by Congress)
People become citizens by being born in the United States, by naturalizing, or by deriving citizenship, for example through a parent who is a citizen.
What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
- Vote
- Run for office
- Join a political party
- Help with a campaign
- Join a civic group
- Join a community group
- Give an elected official your opinion (on an issue)
- Contact elected officials
- Support or oppose an issue or policy
- Write to a newspaper
Civic participation means taking part in public and community life. Give any two examples from the list, such as voting and contacting elected officials.
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
- Vote
- Pay taxes
- Obey the law
- Serve in the military
- Run for office
- Work for local, state, or federal government
Americans can serve their country in many ways, from voting and paying taxes to joining the military or working for the government. Any one of these is accepted.
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
- Required by law
- All people pay to fund the federal government
- Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment)
- Civic duty
Federal taxes pay for the work of the national government. Paying them is required by law, and the 16th Amendment lets Congress collect income tax.
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
- Required by law
- Civic duty
- Makes the draft fair, if needed
The law says men aged 18 through 25 must register with the Selective Service. This keeps a draft (a call to military service) fair if one is ever needed.
What is the supreme law of the land?
- the Constitution
The Constitution is the highest law in the country. No other law may go against it.
What does the Constitution do?
- sets up the government
- defines the government
- protects basic rights of Americans
The Constitution sets up and defines the national government and protects the basic rights of Americans. Any one of these is accepted.
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
- We the People
The Constitution begins with “We the People”. These words show that the government gets its power from the people.
What is an amendment?
- a change (to the Constitution)
- an addition (to the Constitution)
An amendment is a change or an addition to the Constitution.
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
- the Bill of Rights
The first ten amendments to the Constitution are called the Bill of Rights. They were added in 1791.
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
- speech
- religion
- assembly
- press
- petition the government
The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, assembly (meeting together) and the press, and the right to petition (ask) the government. Any one is accepted.
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
- twenty-seven (27)
The Constitution has 27 amendments. The first ten are called the Bill of Rights.
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
- announced our independence (from Great Britain)
- declared our independence (from Great Britain)
- said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
The Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) announced that the colonies were free from Great Britain.
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
- life
- liberty
- pursuit of happiness
The Declaration of Independence says all people have the rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Give any two of them.
What is freedom of religion?
- You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
Freedom of religion means you can follow any religion you choose, or no religion at all.
What is the economic system in the United States?
- capitalist economy
- market economy
In a capitalist, market economy, most businesses are owned by private people, not the government. Prices are set mainly by buying and selling.
What is the “rule of law”?
- Everyone must follow the law.
- Leaders must obey the law.
- Government must obey the law.
- No one is above the law.
The rule of law means everyone, including leaders and the government, must obey the law. No one is above it.
Name one branch or part of the government.
- Congress
- legislative
- President
- executive
- the courts
- judicial
The government has three branches: the legislative (Congress), the executive (the President) and the judicial (the courts). Name any one of them.
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
- checks and balances
- separation of powers
Checks and balances and the separation of powers let each branch limit the others, so no branch becomes too powerful.
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
- the President
The President leads the executive branch, which carries out the laws.
Who makes federal laws?
- Congress
- Senate and House (of Representatives)
- (U.S. or national) legislature
Congress, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives, makes federal laws.
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
- the Senate and House (of Representatives)
Congress has two parts: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
How many U.S. Senators are there?
- one hundred (100)
There are 100 senators: two for each of the 50 states.
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
- six (6)
Senators are elected for six-year terms.
Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?
- Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents and residents of U.S. territories should answer that D.C. (or the territory where the applicant lives) has no U.S. Senators.]
This depends on your state and can change after elections, so check the name before your interview (senate.gov lists senators by state). In D.C. or a U.S. territory, say that it has no U.S. senators.
This answer depends on where you live and changes after elections. Check the current answer before your interview. Checked 23 October 2026.
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
- four hundred thirty-five (435)
The House of Representatives has 435 voting members. How many each state gets depends on its population.
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
- two (2)
Representatives are elected for two-year terms.
Name your U.S. Representative.
- Answers will vary. [Residents of territories with nonvoting Delegates or Resident Commissioners may provide the name of that Delegate or Commissioner. Also acceptable is any statement that the territory has no (voting) Representatives in Congress.]
This depends on where you live and can change after elections; house.gov finds your representative from your address. In a territory, name your Delegate or Resident Commissioner, or say there is no voting representative.
This answer depends on where you live and changes after elections. Check the current answer before your interview. Checked 23 October 2026.
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
- all people of the state
A senator represents all the people of their state, not just one part of it.
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
- (because of) the state’s population
- (because) they have more people
- (because) some states have more people
Seats in the House are shared out by population, so states with more people have more representatives.
We elect a President for how many years?
- four (4)
The President is elected for four years and can be elected no more than twice.
In what month do we vote for President?
- November
Presidential elections are held in November, every four years.
If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
- the Vice President
If the President dies, resigns or cannot do the job, the Vice President becomes President.
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
- the Speaker of the House
Next in line after the Vice President is the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
- the President
The President is Commander in Chief, the top leader of the U.S. military.
Who signs bills to become laws?
- the President
When Congress passes a bill, the President signs it to make it a law.
Who vetoes bills?
- the President
The President can veto (reject) a bill passed by Congress. Congress can still make it a law with a two-thirds vote in both houses.
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
- advises the President
The Cabinet is a group of top officials who give the President advice.
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
- Secretary of Agriculture
- Secretary of Commerce
- Secretary of Defense
- Secretary of Education
- Secretary of Energy
- Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Secretary of Homeland Security
- Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
- Secretary of the Interior
- Secretary of Labor
- Secretary of State
- Secretary of Transportation
- Secretary of the Treasury
- Secretary of Veterans Affairs
- Attorney General
- Vice President
Give any two positions from the list, for example Secretary of State and Attorney General.
What does the judicial branch do?
- reviews laws
- explains laws
- resolves disputes (disagreements)
- decides if a law goes against the Constitution
The courts review and explain laws, settle disagreements and decide if a law goes against the Constitution. Any one of these is accepted.
What is the highest court in the United States?
- the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country. Its decisions are final.
How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
- Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the number of justices on the Supreme Court.
Congress sets the number of justices by law, so USCIS asks you to check the current number on its test updates page, uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates. The 2025 version of the list gives nine (9).
This answer changes with elections and appointments. Check the current answer before your interview. Checked 23 October 2026.
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
- to print money
- to declare war
- to create an army
- to make treaties
Some powers belong only to the federal government, such as printing money, declaring war, creating an army and making treaties. Any one of these is accepted.
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
- provide schooling and education
- provide protection (police)
- provide safety (fire departments)
- give a driver’s license
- approve zoning and land use
States have their own powers, such as running schools, police and fire departments, driver’s licenses and local land use. Any one of these is accepted.
Who is the Governor of your state now?
- Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. does not have a Governor.]
This depends on your state and changes after elections, so check your state government’s official website before your interview. In D.C., say that D.C. does not have a governor.
This answer depends on where you live and changes after elections. Check the current answer before your interview. Checked 23 October 2026.
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
- Democratic and Republican
The two major political parties are the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.
There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
- Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
- You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
- Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
- A male citizen of any race (can vote).
Four amendments opened voting to more people: the 15th (men of any race), the 19th (women), the 24th (no poll tax) and the 26th (citizens 18 and older). Describe any one of them.
What is the political party of the President now?
- Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the political party of the President.
This answer depends on who is President, so it can change after elections. USCIS lists the current answer on its test updates page, uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates.
This answer changes with elections and appointments. Check the current answer before your interview. Checked 23 October 2026.
What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
- serve on a jury
- vote in a federal election
Only U.S. citizens can serve on a jury or vote in a federal election.
Name one right only for United States citizens.
- vote in a federal election
- run for federal office
Only U.S. citizens can vote in a federal election or run for federal office.
What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
- freedom of expression
- freedom of speech
- freedom of assembly
- freedom to petition the government
- freedom of religion
- the right to bear arms
These rights belong to everyone living in the United States, not only to citizens. Give any two from the list.
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
- the United States
- the flag
When you say the Pledge of Allegiance, you promise loyalty to the United States and its flag.
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
- give up loyalty to other countries
- defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
- obey the laws of the United States
- serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
- serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
- be loyal to the United States
New citizens make these promises in the Oath of Allegiance at their naturalization ceremony. Any one of them is accepted.
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
- eighteen (18) and older
Citizens aged 18 and older can vote for President. The 26th Amendment set the voting age at 18.
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
- vote
- join a political party
- help with a campaign
- join a civic group
- join a community group
- give an elected official your opinion on an issue
- call Senators and Representatives
- publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
- run for office
- write to a newspaper
There are many ways to take part in democracy, such as voting and calling your senators and representatives. Give any two from the list.
When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
- April 15
The usual deadline for sending in federal income tax forms is April 15.
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
- at age eighteen (18)
- between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
Men must register with the Selective Service when they turn 18, and before they turn 26.
Test facts checked 23 October 2026 against the official page: USCIS, 2025 civics test.
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