The new U.S. naturalization test, which took effect on October 1, 2008 and became required of all naturalization applicants on October 1, 2009, is comprised of a civics portion to test your understanding of American history and government, as well as an English language test which shows that you are able to speak, read and write English in a manner which is easily understood by the USCIS interviewing officer.
During the test, applicants are asked 10 civics questions from a list of 100 questions. You must answer 6 out of the 10 questions correctly to pass the civics portion of the exam.
Would You Pass the Civics Portion of the Naturalization Test?
Following are 10 randomly selected questions from the USCIS questions list. Answers can be found on the next page.
- How many amendments does the Constitution have?
- The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
- Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
- What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
- When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
- What did Susan B. Anthony do?
- Who did the United States fight in World War II?
- Where is the Statue of Liberty?
- Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
- Name two national U.S. holidays.
