2. What is the supreme law of the land?★ 65/20
Official answer:
- (U.S.) Constitution
Why? No law or leader is above it. Courts can strike down any law that goes against it.
65/20 civics questions and answers
If you are 65 or older and have been a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) for 20 years or more, you study only 20 special questions. The officer asks 10 of them, and you need 6 right. You may take the civics test in the language of your choice. Below are the 20 questions of each test with the official answers and audio.
The 65/20 questions of the 2025 test
For N‑400 forms filed on or after Oct. 20, 2025. Play these questions · 65/20 mock test (10 questions)
7. How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?★ 65/20
Official answer:
- Twenty-seven (27)
Why? The first ten are the Bill of Rights. The last one was added in 1992.
- amendment: a change or an addition to the Constitution
12. What is the economic system of the United States?★ 65/20
Official answers:
- Capitalism
- Free market economy
Why? The U.S. has a free market. People and companies own businesses and set prices.
- economic: about money, work, and business
20. Name one power of the U.S. Congress.★ 65/20
Official answers:
- Writes laws
- Declares war
- Makes the federal budget
Why? Congress also declares war and makes the budget. The president can sign or veto its bills.
30. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?★ 65/20
Official answers:
- Mike Johnson
- Johnson
- James Michael Johnson (birth name)
Why? Johnson became Speaker in October 2023. This can change, so check uscis.gov/
This answer can change. Check uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates before your interview.
- speaker: the leader of the House of Representatives
36. The President of the United States is elected for how many years?★ 65/20
Official answer:
- Four (4) years
Why? Presidential elections happen every four years, in November. The next one is in 2028.
38. What is the name of the President of the United States now?★ 65/20
Official answers:
- Donald J. Trump
- Donald Trump
- Trump
Why? Trump is the 47th president. This can change after an election, so check uscis.gov/
This answer can change. Check uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates before your interview.
39. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?★ 65/20
Official answers:
- JD Vance
- Vance
Why? Vance took office in January 2025. This can change after an election, so check uscis.gov/
This answer can change. Check uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates before your interview.
44. Who vetoes bills?★ 65/20
Official answer:
- The President (of the United States)
Why? Congress can still pass the law if two-thirds of both the Senate and the House vote for it.
- veto: to say no to a bill so it does not become law
52. What is the highest court in the United States?★ 65/20
Official answer:
- Supreme Court
Why? Its decisions are final. Every other court in the country must follow them.
61. Who is the governor of your state now?★ 65/20
Say the name of your state’s governor now. Find it at usa.gov/
- governor: the elected leader of a state
66. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?★ 65/20
Official answers:
- The United States
- The flag
Why? The Pledge begins: “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.”
- allegiance: loyalty; a promise to support a country
74. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?★ 65/20
Official answers:
- American Indians
- Native Americans
Why? Native Americans lived here for thousands of years before Columbus arrived in 1492.
78. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?★ 65/20
Official answer:
- (Thomas) Jefferson
Why? Jefferson wrote it in 1776, when he was 33. He later became the third president.
86. George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.★ 65/20
Official answers:
- “Father of Our Country”
- First president of the United States
- General of the Continental Army
- President of the Constitutional Convention
Why? Washington led the army in the Revolution. Then he was president for two terms, from 1789 to 1797.
94. Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one.★ 65/20
Official answers:
- Freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
- Saved (or preserved) the Union
- Led the United States during the Civil War
- 16th president of the United States
- Delivered the Gettysburg Address
Why? Lincoln was the 16th president. He kept the country together and signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.
113. Martin Luther King, Jr. is famous for many things. Name one.★ 65/20
Official answers:
- Fought for civil rights
- Worked for equality for all Americans
- Worked to ensure that people would “not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character”
Why? King led peaceful protests and gave his “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963. We honor him every January.
- civil rights: the right of every person to be treated equally
115. What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?★ 65/20
Official answers:
- Terrorists attacked the United States
- Terrorists took over two planes and crashed them into the World Trade Center in New York City
- Terrorists took over a plane and crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia
- Terrorists took over a plane originally aimed at Washington, D.C., and crashed in a field in Pennsylvania
Why? Nearly 3,000 people died that day in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania.
- terrorist: a person who uses violence to scare people for political goals
121. Why does the flag have 13 stripes?★ 65/20
Official answers:
- (Because there were) 13 original colonies
- (Because the stripes) represent the original colonies
Why? The 13 colonies became the first 13 states. The flag has seven red stripes and six white stripes.
- colony: a land ruled by another country far away
126. Name three national U.S. holidays.★ 65/20
Official answers:
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday)
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
In the interview, name three. For example: Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Why? There are 11 federal holidays. On these days, federal offices close and many people do not work.
The 65/20 questions of the 2008 test
For N‑400 forms filed before Oct. 20, 2025. Play these questions · 65/20 mock test (10 questions)
6. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?★ 65/20
Official answers:
- speech
- religion
- assembly
- press
- petition the government
Why? The First Amendment protects five freedoms: speech, religion, assembly, press and petition.
- assembly: people meeting together in a group
- petition: a written request to the government
11. What is the economic system in the United States?★ 65/20
Official answers:
- capitalist economy
- market economy
Why? People and companies own businesses. Prices come from the free market.
- economy: how a country makes, buys and sells things
13. Name one branch or part of the government.★ 65/20
Official answers:
- Congress
- legislative
- President
- executive
- the courts
- judicial
Why? There are three branches: Congress (legislative), the President (executive) and the courts (judicial).
- branch: one part of the government
17. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?★ 65/20
Official answer:
- the Senate and House (of Representatives)
Why? Congress has two parts. A bill must pass both the Senate and the House.
20. Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?★ 65/20
Say the name of one of your state’s two U.S. senators. Find them at senate.gov. In D.C. or a U.S. territory, say there are no U.S. senators.
27. In what month do we vote for President?★ 65/20
Official answer:
- November
Why? Election Day is the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
28. What is the name of the President of the United States now?★ 65/20
Official answers:
- Donald J. Trump
- Donald Trump
- Trump
Why? The answer can change after an election, so check uscis.gov/
This answer can change. Check uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates before your interview.
44. What is the capital of your state?★ 65/20
Say the name of your state’s capital city. Find it at usa.gov/
- capital: the city where the government works
45. What are the two major political parties in the United States?★ 65/20
Official answer:
- Democratic and Republican
Why? These two parties have led U.S. politics for over 150 years. Their symbols are a donkey and an elephant.
49. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?★ 65/20
Official answers:
- serve on a jury
- vote in a federal election
Why? Everyone must pay taxes and obey laws. Only citizens serve on a jury and vote in federal elections.
- jury: a group of citizens who decide a court case
54. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?★ 65/20
Official answer:
- eighteen (18) and older
Why? The 26th Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 in 1971.
56. When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?★ 65/20
Official answer:
- April 15
Why? Federal tax forms for last year are due in mid-April.
- federal: about the national government, not a state
70. Who was the first President?★ 65/20
Official answer:
- (George) Washington
Why? Washington became President in 1789. John Adams was second and Jefferson was third.
75. What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?★ 65/20
Official answers:
- freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
- saved (or preserved) the Union
- led the United States during the Civil War
Why? Lincoln led the country in the Civil War, saved the Union and signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
- Union: the United States as one country
78. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.★ 65/20
Official answers:
- World War I
- World War II
- Korean War
- Vietnam War
- (Persian) Gulf War
Why? Other 1900s wars: World War I, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Gulf War.
85. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?★ 65/20
Official answers:
- fought for civil rights
- worked for equality for all Americans
Why? He worked for equality for all Americans. His famous speech is “I Have a Dream.”
- civil rights: equal rights and fair treatment for all people
94. What is the capital of the United States?★ 65/20
Official answer:
- Washington, D.C.
Why? D.C. is not a state. The President, Congress and the Supreme Court are all there.
- capital: the city where the government works
95. Where is the Statue of Liberty?★ 65/20
Official answers:
- New York (Harbor)
- Liberty Island
Why? The statue stands on Liberty Island. France gave it to the U.S. in 1886.
- harbor: a safe place on the coast for ships
97. Why does the flag have 50 stars?★ 65/20
Official answers:
- because there is one star for each state
- because each star represents a state
- because there are 50 states
Why? One star for each state. The last two states, Alaska and Hawaii, joined in 1959.
99. When do we celebrate Independence Day?★ 65/20
Official answer:
- July 4
Why? The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776.
Questions about the 65/20 test
What is the 65/20 special consideration?
If you are 65 or older and have been a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) for 20 years or more, you study only 20 special questions. The officer asks 10 of them, and you need 6 right. You may take the civics test in the language of your choice.
How many 65/20 questions will the officer ask?
The officer asks 10 of the 20 questions with a star (★), and you need 6 right answers (60%) to pass. This is the same on the 2025 and the 2008 test.
Which 65/20 list do I study?
It depends on the date you filed Form N‑400. On or after October 20, 2025: the 20 starred questions of the 2025 test. Before October 20, 2025: the 20 starred questions of the 2008 test.
Is the citizenship test multiple choice?
No. The civics test is oral: the officer asks each question, and you say the answer. In Civics Rush you tap an answer to learn fast. Then say each answer out loud to practice for the interview.
What happens if I fail the civics test?
You get a second chance. USCIS tests you again on the part you failed (English or civics), 60 to 90 days after your first interview.
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65/20 mock test · 128 civics questions · 100 civics questions
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