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New Naturalization Test Updates for Civics Portion

By Ella Bergquist November 19, 2020 (Updated November 20, 2020) 1 min. read

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In order to become a US Citizen, you will be required to pass a Naturalization Test. The naturalization test has two parts, English and Civics. All applicants for naturalization filed on or after December 1st will be required to take the new version of the civics test.

2020 Civics Test Version

Previously the civics portion of the naturalization test had 10 questions from the list of 100 civics test questions. The 2020 version of the civics test is an oral test, and the USCIS officer will ask 20 questions from the list of 128 civics test questions. You must answer 12 of the 20 questions correctly to pass the civic portion of the naturalization test.

This does mean that the civics portion of the naturalization test will be a bit more difficult than previous versions. Before taking the US citizenship test be sure to study, practice, and have your immigration lawyer prepare you.

Sample Civics Questions for Naturalization

  1. What did the Declaration of Independence do?
    ▪ announced our independence (from Great Britain)
    ▪ declared our independence (from Great Britain)
    ▪ said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)

2. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*
▪ the Senate and House (of Representatives)

3. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
▪ the United States
▪ the flag

4. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
▪ July 4, 1776

5. Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
▪ slavery
▪ economic reasons
▪ states’ rights

6. Who was President during World War I?
▪ (Woodrow) Wilson

7. Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
▪ Missouri (River)
▪ Mississippi (River)

8. Why does the flag have 50 stars?*
▪ because there is one star for each state
▪ because each star represents a state
▪ because there are 50 states

9. When do we celebrate Independence Day?*
▪ July 4

Find out all the possible questions on the naturalization test, Civics portion.

Learn more about how to study for the English part of the Naturalization Test. Find out more tips for taking the US naturalization test.

Book a consultation with an immigration professional to help prepare you for your US naturalization test.

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