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.
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?
The 65/20 rule concerns the civics questions you study. Other parts of the process, including any English exemptions, are separate. Confirm your specific eligibility and any exemptions with USCIS or a qualified immigration professional — Civics128 does not give legal advice.
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