US publishes 100 questions, answers for foreigners seeking to become Americans

Foreign nationals aiming to become U.S. citizens through naturalization now have an official guide to the history, government, and civic principles they may encounter on their test.

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The 100 civics (history and government) questions and answers for the naturalisation test are listed below.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published the 100 civics questions and answers that form the basis of the naturalization test. These questions cover essential topics such as the Constitution, the American system of government, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.

According to USCIS, the civics test is administered orally, with a USCIS officer posing up to 10 questions from the published list. Applicants must correctly answer at least six of these questions to pass this portion of the naturalization process.

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The civics test is an oral test, and the USCIS Officer will ask the applicant up to 10 of the 100 civics questions. An applicant must answer 6 out of 10 questions correctly to pass the civics portion of the naturalization test.

The agency also advises applicants to stay updated on answers, as information regarding elected or appointed public officials can change. Applicants are instructed to provide the name of the official serving at the time of their eligibility interview, and USCIS emphasizes that incorrect answers will not be accepted. While USCIS encourages the use of its provided answers, it acknowledges that other responses may sometimes be correct.

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As you study for the test, make sure that you know the most current answers to these questions. Answer these questions with the name of the official who is serving at the time of your eligibility interview with USCIS. The USCIS Officer will not accept an incorrect answer.