U.S. Civics Test 2008
Practice from the 100 civics questions that apply to naturalization applications filed before 20 October 2025.
USCIS · Official bankrev. 08/21Effective from Aug 1, 2021✓ Verified against the sourceDetails
- Examination
- U.S. Naturalization Test — Civics (2008)
- Source document
- Civics Questions and Answers (2008 version) ↗
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90 of 100 in practice. Questions that depend on changing answers are kept out of scored practice.
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How the exam works
As stated by USCISOfficial pool: 100 · up to 10 asked · 6 correct to pass
Practice with this paper’s question and pass rules. See the answers at the end.
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USCIS says this path is for applicants who are 65 or older and have been lawful permanent residents for 20 years or more.
Check the USCIS guidance17 scored questions from the 20 marked by USCIS. Questions with answers that change by place or officeholder remain in the published bank but are not auto-scored.
Topics
9 sections · 100 questions- Principles of American DemocracyLesson · ≈5 minDrillFlashcards12 q
- System of GovernmentLesson · ≈6 minDrillFlashcards35 q
- Rights and ResponsibilitiesLesson · ≈5 minDrillFlashcards10 q
- Colonial Period and IndependenceLesson · ≈5 minDrillFlashcards13 q
- 1800sLesson · ≈5 minDrillFlashcards7 q
- Recent American History and Other Important Historical InformationLesson · ≈6 minDrillFlashcards10 q
- GeographyLesson · ≈5 minDrillFlashcards8 q
- SymbolsLesson · ≈4 minFlashcards3 q
- HolidaysFlashcards2 q
10 questions depend on current officeholders and are answered in the interview, not scored here
Frequently asked questions
How many questions does U.S. Civics Test 2008 have?
100 questions · 90 in scored practice · 10 kept out of scored practice
What score do you need to pass?
Official pool: 100 · up to 10 asked · 6 correct to pass The denominator, time and pass rules shown here are official for this version. Your practice score is not an official result and does not guarantee passage.
Which edition do these questions come from?
USCIS · rev. 08/21 · Effective from Aug 1, 2021
Is this the official test?
This is the complete published official bank for this test or exam part; it does not claim to cover a wider qualification.