Prepare for your upcoming U.S. Citizenship exam with our free practice tests. The questions in our practice exams are the actual (official) questions you will see on your Naturalization test.
100 Citizenship Test Questions (Study Mode)
Study all 100 Official USCIS naturalization questions. Each question is immediately followed by an answer and explanation.
Citizenship Questions 1-20
Citizenship Questions 21-40
Citizenship Questions 41-60
Citizenship Questions 61-80
Citizenship Questions 81-100
Citizenship Practice Tests
Prepare for the actual citizenship exam with our random question tests. You must get at least 6 answers out of 10 questions correct.
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Citizenship Practice Test 9
US Citizenship English (Reading) Test
For the reading portion of the citizenship English test you will be asked to read aloud one of three sentences. The content will focus on civics and history topics and will test your ability to read in English. To study for the reading portion of the Naturalization Test, you should be comfortable with the following vocabulary words:
Reading Vocabulary for the Citizenship Test
| People | Civics | Places | Holidays |
|
Abraham Lincoln |
American flag |
America United States U.S. |
Presidents' Day Memorial Day Flag Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Thanksgiving |
| Question Words | Verbs | Other (Function) | Other (Content) |
| How What When Where Who Why |
can come do/does elects have/has is/are/was/be lives/lived meet name pay vote want |
a for here in of on the to we |
colors dollar bill first largest many most north one people second south |
US Citizenship English (Writing) Test
For the Writing portion of the English test, you will be asked to write one out of three sentences correctly. The content from the test will focus on civics and history topics. To help prepare for the test, you should be comfortable with the following vocabulary words:
Writing Vocabulary for the Citizenship Test
| People | Civics | Places | Months |
| Adams Lincoln Washington |
American Indians capital citizens Civil War Congress Father of our Country flag free freedom of speech President right Senators state/states White House |
Alaska |
February May June July September October November |
| Holidays | Verbs | Other (Function) | Other (Content) |
| Presidents' Day Memorial Day Flag Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Thanksgiving |
can come elect have/has is/was/be lives/lived meets pay vote want |
and during for here in of on the to we |
blue dollar bill fifty/50 first largest most north one one hundred/100 people red second south taxes white |
Other Citizenship Resources
| Resource | Description |
| 100 Civics Questions and Answers with MP3 Audio (English version) | Audio version of 100 official questions (English) |
| 100 Civics Questions and Answers with MP3 Audio (Spanish version) | Audio version of 100 official questions (Spanish) |
| Civics Study Booklet (PDF) | Official 100 questions/answers with short background lessons |
| Pocket Study Guide (PDF) | Condensed study guide with 100 civics questions and information on English (reading/writing tests) |
| Civics Practice Test | 20 question online version of civics test |
| Thinking about Applying for Naturalization? (PDF) | Checklist to get ready for the Naturalization process |
| 10 Steps to Naturalization (PDF) | Overview of the Naturalization Process |
| N-400, Application for Naturalization | U.S. N-400 Naturalization Form |
| Frequently Asked Questions about U.S. Citizenship | Citizenship and Naturalization FAQ |
Free Citizenship Sample Questions for the US Naturalization Civics Test
Our sample exams require no registration, and include scoring and answer explanations. Citizenship practice tests are an effective way to study for your test. Our free Citizenship practice sample tests provide you with an opportunity to assess how well you are prepared for the actual Citizenship test, and then concentrate on the areas you need to work on. After you submit answers to the practice questions, a test score will be presented. In addition, you will be given rationales (explanations) to all of the questions to help you understand any questions you may have gotten wrong. In the actual Civics test, you will be asked up to 10 questions out of a possible list of 100 questions. You will need to answer at least 6 of the questions correctly. On the Test-Guide.com practice tests, you are presented with 10 multiple choice questions. Each correct answer on our exams is worth 10 points. If you score a 60 or better on our exams, then you have a "passing" grade...although you should strive to get all of our questions correct!
Preparing for Naturalization Test by using free online Citizenship practice tests is an effective way to study. The more Citizenship test questions that you practice, the better able you are to do well on the actual test.
The Citizenship exams have questions on American Government, American History, and Integrated Civics. The questions are pulled from the following specific topics:
- Principles of American Democracy
- System of Government
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Colonial Period and Independence
- 1800s
- Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information
- Geography
- Symbols
- Holidays
Should I become a U.S. Citizen? - U.S. Citizenship vs. Permanent Resident
Many permanent residents wonder if becoming a U.S. citizen is worth it. Permanent residents have most of the rights of U.S. citizens are missing some very important rights and privileges. The following list contains the most important rights that a citizen has that aren’t available to permanent residents.
Rights of US Citizens
- Voting – Citizens can vote in federal elections. In addition, most states do not allow permanent residents to vote in state elections.
- Jury Service – You cannot serve on a federal jury unless you are a U.S. citizen. Most states also restrict jury service to citizens.
- U.S. Passport Travel – As a citizen you can travel world-wide with a U.S. passport. A U.S. passport allows you to get assistance from the U.S. government if necessary.
- Work for the Federal Government – Many government jobs require U.S. citizenship.
- Utilize Government Benefits – Some government benefits are not available to permanent residents.
- Take Advantage of Federal Grants and Scholarships – Many college scholarships, financial aid grants and other government funds are only available to U.S. citizens.
- Bring Family Members to the U.S. – As a citizen your petition to bring family members permanently to the United States will be prioritized.
- Become an Elected Official – To run for a federal office, such as the Senate or House of Representatives, you must be a citizen. Most state and local offices also require citizenship.
- Maintain your Residency – As a U.S. citizen your right to remain in the U.S. cannot be revoked.
- Obtain Citizenship for Minors – In most cases, a child born abroad to a U.S. citizen is automatically a U.S. citizen.
Citizenship and Naturalization Requirements
If you were not born in the United States, naturalization is the process that a person goes through to become a United States citizen. To complete the naturalization process, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be 18 Years Old – at the time of filing your N-400 Naturalization Applications.
- Be a Permanent Resident – having a green card for at least 5 years.
- Have Continuous Residence – maintaining a permanent home in the United States for at least 5 years before filing your application.
- Adequate Physical Presence – you must have been physically present in the U.S. for at least 30 months out of the last 5 years
- State/District Residence – you must prove that you have lived for at least 3 months in the state or USCIS district where you apply.
- Good Moral Character.
- Support the principles and ideals of the United States Constitution.
- Able to read, write, and speak basic English.
- Understand U.S. Civics – you must have a basic understanding of U.S. History and government (as tested by the citizenship civics test)
- Take an oath of allegiance to the United States.
Applying for Citizenship – 10 Step Naturalization Process
To become a naturalized U.S. citizen, you should follow the following 10 step process:
1. Determine if you are already a United States Citizen
- If you were born in the United States or a U.S. territory you may already be a U.S. citizen.
- If at least one of your parents is a U.S. citizen (by birth or naturalization) you may already be a U.S. citizen.
2. Determine your eligibility to become a U.S. citizen
- Review the Citizenship and Naturalization requirements listed earlier in this article
- Review the USCIS Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet
3. Prepare your Naturalization Application (Form N-400).
- Complete the N-400 and sign
- Get two passport style photographs taken (if you live outside the U.S.)
- Gather the required documents. See the document checklist for complete list.
4. Submit your Application
- Include biometric service fees if applicable
- If you are seeking an exemption from the English and/or civics requirements because of a disability or impairment, include Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions.
- Include any required documentation necessary to prove your eligibility.
- Include two passport style photographs if you reside outside of the United States.
- You can check on the status of your application by calling 1-800-375-5283
5. If applicable, go to your biometrics appointment
- Applicants for U.S. citizenship are required to pass a FBI criminal background check. You will need to provide biometrics (fingerprints and photograph).
- You will receive a notice for the biometrics appointment.
- You must attend the biometrics appointment and have your photograph and fingerprints taken.
6. Complete the Interview Process
- Once the preliminary processes are complete, you will be contacted by the USCIS to schedule an interview.
- You will be asked questions about your N-400 application form.
- You will take the English and Civics tests (unless you are exempt).
- Following your interview, you will be provided a “Notice of Interview Results”
- In some cases, your case will need to be continued. In most cases this is because 1) you failed either the English or Civics portion of you test or 2) you did not supply the required evidence/documentation.
7. Receive a written notice of decision – the decision will be one of three states:
- Granted – Form N-400 is approved
- Continued – If you fail your English/Civics tests or don’t provide sufficient evidence/documentation.
- Denied – Your form can be denied if USCIS deems that your record establishes that you are not eligible for naturalization.
8. Receive a notice to take the Oath of Allegiance
- If your form N-400 is approved, you will participate in a naturalization ceremony where you will swear an Oath of Allegiance. The naturalization ceremony can be on the same day or scheduled at a later date.
9. Take the Oath of Allegiance
- You are not an official U.S. citizen until you take the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony.
- You must complete Form N-445, Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony
- At the ceremony, you will
- Have your N-445 form reviewed by USCIS
- Turn in your Permanent Resident Card
- Recite the Oath of Allegiance
- Receive your Certificate of Naturalization
10. Understand U.S. Citizenship – As a U.S. Citizen, you have the following rights and responsibilities
Rights
- Freedom to express yourself.
- Freedom to worship as you wish.
- Right to a prompt, fair trial by jury.
- Right to vote in elections for public officials.
- Right to apply for federal employment requiring U.S. citizenship.
- Right to run for elected office.
- Freedom to pursue “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”
Responsibilities
- Support and defend the Constitution.
- Stay informed of the issues affecting your community.
- Participate in the democratic process.
- Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws.
- Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others.
- Participate in your local community.
- Pay income and other taxes honestly, and on time, to federal, state, and local authorities.
- Serve on a jury when called upon.
- Defend the country if the need should arise.
