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Study for the Test (2008 version)

Before your naturalization interview, study for the English and civics test by using our free resources to help you prepare.

Test Overview

For the English portion of the naturalization test you must demonstrate an understanding of the English language, including the ability to read, write, and speak basic English.

  • Your ability to speak and understand English will be determined by a USCIS officer during your eligibility interview on Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.
  • For the reading test, you must read out loud one out of three sentences correctly to demonstrate an ability to read in English.
  • For the writing test, you must write one out of the three sentences correctly to demonstrate an ability to write in English.

Civics Test (2008 Version)
The 2008 version of the civics test is an oral test, and the USCIS officer will ask you up to 10 questions from the list of 100 civics test questions. You must answer 6 questions correctly to pass the 2008 version of the civics test. 

    • Applicants who filed their Form N-400 before Dec. 1, 2020, will continue to take the 2008 civics test at initial exam, re-exam, or N-336 hearing. 
    • Applicants who filed their Form N-400 on or after March 1, 2021, will also take the 2008 civics test at initial exam, re-exam, or N-336 hearing. 

For more information, refer to the USCIS Policy Manual Volume 12, Part E, English and Civics Testing and Exceptions, Chapter 2, English and Civics Testing.

65/20 Special Consideration

If you are 65 years old or older and have been living in the United States as a lawful permanent resident of the United States for 20 or more years, you may study just the 20 questions that have been marked with an asterisk (*). You may also take the naturalization test in the language of your choice. For more information, see exceptions and accommodations or the USCIS Policy Manual Citizenship and Naturalization Guidance.

Note: On the naturalization test, some answers may change because of elections or appointments. You must answer the question with the name of the official serving at the time of your naturalization interview. For the answers to these specific questions, please visit the Civics Test Updates page.

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Search below for civics flash cards, interactive practice tests, study booklets, videos and more. You may purchase USCIS products and publications from the U.S. Government Bookstore.

A More Perfect Union: The USCIS Civics Test Guide to the Monuments and Memorials on the National Mall
A More Perfect Union: The USCIS Civics Test Guide to the Monuments and Memorials on the National Mall is a series of interactive resources that allows applicants to learn about the individuals and events represented by the monuments and memorials on the National Mall while studying for the naturalization civics test. Each guide includes a narrative related to the subject and history of each monument or memorial, identifies the content that is specifically on the naturalization civics test, and includes the corresponding questions from the 100 Civics Test Questions Study Guide. There are 13 monuments and memorials included in the series. 
100 Civics Questions and Answers (English) (PDF, 368.79 KB)
Official list of civics questions and answers for the naturalization test.
100 Civics Questions and Answers (English, large print) (PDF, 548.02 KB)
Official list of civics questions and answers for the naturalization test in large print.
100 Civics Questions and Answers (English, text-only)
Official list of civics questions and answers for the naturalization test. This text-only version can be used with screen enlargers, screen readers, refreshable Braille displays, and most other accessibility products.
100 Civics Questions and Answers (Arabic) (PDF, 195.18 KB)
أسئلة حول التربية المدنية (التأريخ والحكومة) لاختبار التجن  
100 Civics Questions and Answers (Chinese) (PDF, 421.1 KB)
100題公民問題和答案
100 Civics Questions and Answers (Korean) (PDF, 292.26 KB)
100 개 공민 시험 질문 및 답  
100 Civics Questions and Answers (Spanish) (PDF, 336.63 KB)
100 Preguntas y Respuestas de Educación Cívica
100 Civics Questions and Answers (Tagalog) (PDF, 266.97 KB)
100ng Tanong at Sagot Pangmamamayan
100 Civics Questions and Answers (Vietnamese) (PDF, 272.72 KB)
100 câu Hỏi và Đáp về Công Dân
Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (English) (PDF, 253.75 KB)
If an applicant is age 65 or older and has been a permanent resident for at least 20 years at the time of filing for naturalization, he or she should study this list of questions and answers.
Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (English, large print) (PDF, 262.91 KB)
If an applicant is age 65 or older and has been a lawful permanent resident for at least 20 years at the time of filing for naturalization, he or she should study this list of questions and answers available in large print.
Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (English, text-only)
If an applicant is age 65 or older and has been a lawful permanent resident for at least 20 years at the time of filing for naturalization, he or she should study this list of questions and answers available in text-only. This text-only version can be used with screen enlargers, refreshable Braille displays, and most other accessibility products.
Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Arabic) (PDF, 155.59 KB)
 أسئلة التربية المدنية للمتمتعين بالإعفاء 20/65 
Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Chinese) (PDF, 362.88 KB)
65/20豁免之公民問題
Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Korean) (PDF, 381.17 KB)
65/20 면제에 해당되는 공민/역사 시험 문제
Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Spanish) (PDF, 242.77 KB)
Educación Cívica: Preguntas para la Exención 65/20
Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Tagalog) (PDF, 343.37 KB)
Mga Tanong Pangmamamayan para sa 65/20 Exemption
Civics Questions for the 65/20 Special Consideration (Vietnamese) (PDF, 375.09 KB)
Các câu Hỏi của Công Dân về Miễn Trừ 65/20
Civics Flash Cards (English) (PDF, 8.56 MB)
Easy-to-use downloadable flash cards containing each of the 100 civics (history and government) questions and answers on the naturalization test.
Civics Flash Cards (English, cut-out) (PDF, 33.71 MB)
Printer-friendly version of the Civics Flash Cards with cut-out instructions.
Civics Flash Cards (English, reversed colors cut-out) (PDF, 34 MB)
Printer-friendly version of the Civics Flash Cards with cut-out instructions and reversed colors.
Civics Flash Cards (Spanish) (PDF, 4.11 MB)
Tarjetas de Educación Cívica. Tarjetas descargables y fáciles de usar que contienen cada una de las 100 preguntas y respuestas de educación cívica (historia y gobierno) del examen de naturalización en español.
Civics Flash Cards (Spanish, cut-out) (PDF, 33.36 MB)
Tarjetas de Educación Cívica (Versión recortable, en español). Versión imprimible de las Tarjetas de Educación Cívica en español con instrucciones para recortar. 
Civics Flash Cards (Spanish, reversed colors cut-out) (PDF, 33.31 MB)
Tarjetas de Educación Cívica (Versión recortable con colores inversos, en español). Versión imprimible de las Tarjetas de Educación Cívica en español con instrucciones para recortar y colores inversos. 
100 Civics Questions and Answers with MP3 Audio (English)
Official list of civics questions and answers for the naturalization test in MP3 audio format.
100 Civics Questions and Answers with MP3 Audio (Spanish)
100 Preguntas y Respuestas de Educación Cívica con el Audio MP3 (Versión en español). La lista oficial de las preguntas y respuestas de educación cívica del examen de naturalización en formato MP3.  
Learn About the United States: Quick Civics Lessons (PDF, 8.93 MB)
Study booklet containing short lessons based on each of the 100 civics questions and answers on the naturalization test.
Preparing for the Naturalization Test: A Pocket Study Guide (English) (PDF, 455.08 KB)
This pocket study guide contains the list of 100 civics test questions and answers from the 2008 version of the civics test as well as the reading and writing vocabulary for the English portion of the naturalization test.
Preparing for the Naturalization Test: A Pocket Study Guide (Spanish) (PDF, 824.2 KB)
Preparación para el examen de naturalización: Guía de Bolsillo. Esta Guía de Bolsillo le ayudará a prepararse para el examen de naturalización.
The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States (PDF, 724.86 KB)
A pocket-size version of America's two most important documents.
The Citizen's Almanac (PDF, 8.53 MB)
Booklet highlighting citizenship rights and responsibilities, prominent foreign-born Americans, and patriotic symbols.
Preparing for the Oath: U.S. History and Civics for Citizenship
Online videos and activities highlight museum objects from the Smithsonian Institution to help you prepare for the civics test.
Civics Practice Test (English)
Practice your knowledge of U.S. history and government.
Civics Practice Test (Spanish)
El autoexamen de práctica sobre civismo es una herramienta de estudio que le ayuda a probar sus conocimientos sobre la historia y gobierno de los Estados Unidos.
Becoming a U.S. Citizen: An Overview of the Naturalization Process (Play Video)
This presentation provides a general overview of the naturalization process including where to find immigration information and the general requirements for obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Becoming a U.S. Citizen (MP4, 36.39 MB)
Becoming a U.S. Citizen Transcript (PDF, 126.18 KB)
The USCIS Naturalization Interview and Test (Play Video)
The USCIS Naturalization Interview and Test video provides an overview of the naturalization process and testing requirements. The video highlights scenes from the naturalization interview, including the English and civics portions of the naturalization test. This video also comes with a Teacher Guide for educators to use as part of their classroom resources.
Download File (MP4, 42.19 MB)
Teacher Guide (PDF, 736.27 KB)
The Naturalization Process: Becoming a United States Citizen (American Sign Language) (Play Video)
USCIS has developed a 15-minute video on the naturalization process in American Sign Language. The video provides an overview of the eligibility requirements to become a U.S. citizen, how to apply for naturalization, and the free resources to help you prepare for the naturalization interview and test. The video is part of USCIS’ effort to ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to the information they need to become U.S. citizens.
Reading Vocabulary Flash Cards for the Naturalization Test (PDF, 707.59 KB)
Easy-to-use flash cards containing vocabulary words to help study for the English reading portion of the naturalization test.
Writing Vocabulary Flash Cards for the Naturalization Test (PDF, 1014.08 KB)
Easy-to-use flash cards containing vocabulary words to help study for the English writing portion of the naturalization test.
Reading Test Vocabulary List for the Naturalization Test (PDF, 184.75 KB)
Official list of vocabulary for the English reading portion of the naturalization test.
Writing Test Vocabulary List for the Naturalization Test (PDF, 181.5 KB)
Official list of vocabulary for the English writing portion of the naturalization test.
Reading Test Vocabulary List for the Naturalization Test (large print) (PDF, 130.53 KB)
Official list of vocabulary for the English reading portion of the naturalization test. 
Writing Test Vocabulary List for the Naturalization Test (large print) (PDF, 126.91 KB)
Official list of vocabulary for the English writing portion of the naturalization test. 
Reading Test Vocabulary List for the Naturalization Test (text-only)
Official list of vocabulary for the English reading portion of the naturalization test. This text-only version can be used with screen enlargers, screen readers, refreshable Braille displays, and most other accessibility products.
Writing Test Vocabulary List for the Naturalization Test (text-only) (PDF, 181.5 KB)
Official list of vocabulary for the English writing portion of the naturalization test. This text-only version can be used with screen enlargers, screen readers, refreshable Braille displays, and most other accessibility products.
Reading Vocabulary Copy Sheets for the Naturalization Test (PDF, 106.11 KB)
The copy sheets are intended to help immigrants study for the English reading portion of the naturalization test. Use these copy sheets to practice writing the vocabulary on your own.
Writing Vocabulary Copy Sheets for the Naturalization Test (PDF, 101.4 KB)
The copy sheets are intended to help immigrants study for the English writing portion of the naturalization test. Use these copy sheets to practice writing the vocabulary on your own.
Reading Vocabulary Word Strips for the Naturalization Test (PDF, 274.15 KB)
Cut and create word strips for the reading vocabulary activities in the classroom. Also download copy sheets for extra writing practice.
Writing Vocabulary Word Strips for the Naturalization Test (PDF, 241.2 KB)
Cut and create word strips for the writing vocabulary activities in the classroom. Also download copy sheets for extra writing practice.
Understanding Commands for the Naturalization Interview
This listening activity has commands that you may hear during the naturalization interview. Download the self-study flash cards to practice on your own.
Self-Study Flash Cards (PDF, 2.41 MB)
Practice Exercise (PDF, 730.08 KB)
Classroom Materials (PDF, 6.38 MB)
Teacher Guide (PDF, 1.48 MB)
Vocabulary for the Naturalization Interview: Self-Test 1
This reading activity has words and phrases that you may read on the Application for Naturalization, Form N-400, or hear during the naturalization interview.
Teacher Guide (PDF, 130.88 KB)
Vocabulary for the Naturalization Interview: Self-Test 2
This reading and listening activity has words and phrases that you may read on the Application for Naturalization, Form N-400, or hear during the naturalization interview.
Teacher Guide (PDF, 133.38 KB)
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