How 65/20 works
65 or older and a permanent resident for 20+ years at filing.
A reduced set of 20 questions (the asterisked items on the official list).
Asked 10 questions; pass at 6 correct.
If you qualify for 65/20, USCIS also exempts you from the English test: you may take the civics test in the language of your choice, with an interpreter you bring to the interview.
Eligibility is determined by USCIS based on your age and time as a lawful permanent resident. Civics128 does not give legal advice — confirm your eligibility at uscis.gov.
The 20 reduced-set questions
These are the 20 official questions in the 65/20 study set. Tap any to see the answer and study explanations in English, Turkish, and Spanish.
- 2.What is the supreme law of the land?
- 7.How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
- 12.What is the economic system of the United States?
- 20.Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
- 30.What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
- 36.The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
- 38.What is the name of the President of the United States now?
- 39.What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
- 44.Who vetoes bills?
- 52.What is the highest court in the United States?
- 61.Who is the governor of your state now?
- 66.What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
- 74.Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
- 78.Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
- 86.George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.
- 94.Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.
- 113.Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things. Name one.
- 115.What major event happened on September 11, 2001 in the United States?
- 121.Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
- 126.Name three national U.S. holidays.
Practice the 65/20 set
In the app you can study only the 65/20 questions and take a 65/20 mock interview (10 questions, 6 to pass) that mirrors the real oral format.
Common questions
Who qualifies for the 65/20 special consideration?
Applicants who are 65 years or older and have been a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) for 20 or more years at the time of filing Form N-400 may study a reduced set of 20 civics questions instead of all 128.
How many questions are asked under 65/20?
The officer asks 10 questions from the reduced set, and you need 6 correct to pass. The questions are taken from the 20 items marked with an asterisk on the official USCIS list.
Does 65/20 change the English requirement?
Yes. Applicants who qualify for the 65/20 special consideration also meet USCIS's age-and-residency English exemption, so they are exempt from the English test and may take the civics test in the language of their choice, with an interpreter they bring to the interview. Confirm your specific eligibility with USCIS or a qualified immigration professional — Civics128 does not give legal advice.
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Civics128 is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with USCIS. For study purposes only — not legal or immigration advice. Confirm eligibility and current requirements at uscis.gov. Last reviewed: July 11, 2026.