Studying Citizen

Start a practice test

Tell us where you live and a couple of details — we'll tailor the 20 questions to your state.

How many questions?
20 questions, must answer 12 correctly to pass.

By starting, you acknowledge this is an unofficial study tool, not a USCIS service.

Updated for the 2025 USCIS civics test

Practice the U.S. citizenship civics test.

All 128 questions from USCIS Form M-1778, with state-specific answers filled in for you. Take a 20-question practice round, or the 10-question 65/20 special-consideration round, in under five minutes.

Total questions
128
Senior 65/20 set
20
To pass
60%

Studying Citizen is an unofficial study tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by USCIS or any U.S. government agency. Visit uscis.gov/citizenship for official materials.

Set up your practice test

We use your state to fill in answers for the four state-specific questions and skip ones that don’t apply.

How many questions?
20 questions, must answer 12 correctly to pass.

By starting, you acknowledge this is an unofficial study tool, not a USCIS service.

How it works

Built around the actual USCIS test format

The real civics test is oral. An officer asks up to 20 questions; you answer in your own words and they decide if you’re correct. We mirror that with flashcards and self-grading.

01

Tell us your state

We pre-fill the four state-specific answers — your governor, U.S. senators, state capital — so the test reflects where you live.

02

Answer 20 random questions

The same 20-question structure as a real interview. Or 10 starred questions if you qualify for 65/20 special consideration.

03

Grade yourself, then review

See acceptable answers, mark each one correct or missed, and get a focused list of what to review next.

About the test

The 2025 civics test, in plain language

When you apply for U.S. citizenship through naturalization, a USCIS officer asks up to 20 of 128 civics questions during your in-person interview. You must answer at least 12 correctly to pass.

If you are 65 or older and have been a lawful permanent resident for 20 or more years, you take a shorter test: 10 of the 20 starred questions, with a passing score of 6.

Some answers depend on your state, like the name of your governor or U.S. senators. Others change with elections, like the President or Speaker of the House. We surface a clear disclaimer wherever an answer can change with current events.

  • Question pool128 questions (USCIS Form M-1778, 2025)
  • Standard test20 questions, pass at 12 (60%)
  • 65/20 test10 questions, pass at 6 (60%)
  • FormatOral, asked by a USCIS officer
  • Sourceuscis.gov/citizenship