How the 128 questions are organized
The official civics test pool has 128 questions across three categories. During the oral interview, a USCIS officer asks up to 20 of them and most applicants answer out loud in English (65/20-qualified applicants may answer in their own language).
72
American Government
46
American History
10
Symbols and Holidays
Sample questions and answers
28. Why does each state have two senators?
Equal representation (for small states)
38. What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald J. Trump
94. Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.
Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
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Common questions
Are these the official USCIS questions?
Yes. The 128 questions come from the official USCIS civics test (the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test). Civics128 keeps the official questions and answers in English; only explanations and hints are translated.
Do some answers change over time?
Yes. Answers about current officials (President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, Chief Justice) and your location (your governor, U.S. senators, representative, and state capital) change. Always confirm those answers at uscis.gov before your interview.