US Citizenship Test Practice (Civics) 2026: Practice test 2

1. Question 1 of 20

   How many U.S. senators are there?

   • AOne hundred (100)
   • BFive hundred thirty-five (535)
   • CFifty (50)
   • DFour hundred thirty-five (435)
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   Answer: A. One hundred (100)

   There are 100 senators: two from each of the 50 states. (Official question 21.)

2. Question 2 of 20

   How long is a term for a U.S. senator?

   • AEight (8) years
   • BTwo (2) years
   • CFour (4) years
   • DSix (6) years
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   Answer: D. Six (6) years

   Senators are elected for six-year terms. (Official question 22.)

3. Question 3 of 20

   How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

   • AFour hundred thirty-five (435)
   • BOne hundred (100)
   • CFive hundred thirty-eight (538)
   • DFifty (50)
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   Answer: A. Four hundred thirty-five (435)

   The House has 435 voting members. States with more people have more representatives. (Official question 24.)

4. Question 4 of 20

   How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?

   • ATwo (2) years
   • BFour (4) years
   • CEight (8) years
   • DSix (6) years
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   Answer: A. Two (2) years

   Members of the House are elected every two years. (Official question 25.)

5. Question 5 of 20

   Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?

   • ATo more closely follow public opinion
   • BBecause the President chooses them
   • CTo save money on elections
   • DBecause they have less work to do
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   Answer: A. To more closely follow public opinion

   Two-year terms mean representatives face voters often, so they stay close to what the public wants. (Official question 26.)

6. Question 6 of 20

   How many senators does each state have?

   • ATwo (2)
   • BOne (1)
   • CIt depends on the state's population
   • DFour (4)
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   Answer: A. Two (2)

   Every state has two senators, no matter how many people live there. (Official question 27.)

7. Question 7 of 20

   Why does each state have two senators?

   • ABecause the President picks two per state
   • BBecause large states asked for more power
   • CEqual representation (for small states)
   • DBecause each state has two political parties
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   Answer: C. Equal representation (for small states)

   Giving every state two senators protects small states. It came from the Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise) of 1787. (Official question 28.)

8. Question 8 of 20

   What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

   • AMike Johnson
   • BChuck Schumer
   • CNancy Pelosi
   • DKevin McCarthy
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   Answer: A. Mike Johnson

   As of October 2026, the Speaker of the House is Mike Johnson. This answer can change after an election or appointment, so check uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates before your interview. (Official question 30.)

9. Question 9 of 20

   Who does a U.S. senator represent?

   • AThe President
   • BOnly members of their political party
   • COnly people in the capital city
   • DPeople of their state
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   Answer: D. People of their state

   A senator represents all the people of their state. (Official question 31.)

10. Question 10 of 20

    Who elects U.S. senators?

    • AThe President
    • BThe House of Representatives
    • CState governors
    • DCitizens from their state
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    Answer: D. Citizens from their state

    Voters in each state elect their own senators. (Official question 32.)

11. Question 11 of 20

    Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?

    • AOnly the governor of their state
    • BPeople in their (congressional) district
    • COnly people who voted for them
    • DAll people in the United States
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    Answer: B. People in their (congressional) district

    Each representative serves the people of one congressional district. (Official question 33.)

12. Question 12 of 20

    Who elects members of the House of Representatives?

    • AState judges
    • BThe President
    • CCitizens from their (congressional) district
    • DThe Senate
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    Answer: C. Citizens from their (congressional) district

    Voters in each congressional district elect their representative. (Official question 34.)

13. Question 13 of 20

    Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?

    • ABecause of the state's land area
    • BBecause they joined the country first
    • CBecause they pay more taxes
    • DBecause of the state's population
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    Answer: D. Because of the state's population

    Seats in the House are shared out by population. States with more people have more representatives. (Official question 35.)

14. Question 14 of 20

    The President of the United States is elected for how many years?

    • ATwo (2) years
    • BFour (4) years
    • CEight (8) years
    • DSix (6) years
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    Answer: B. Four (4) years

    A presidential term is four years. (Official question 36.)

15. Question 15 of 20

    The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?

    • ABecause of the 1st Amendment
    • BBecause of the 22nd Amendment
    • CBecause the Supreme Court decided it
    • DBecause the Declaration of Independence says so
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    Answer: B. Because of the 22nd Amendment

    The 22nd Amendment limits a president to two elected terms. It keeps a president from becoming too powerful. (Official question 37.)

16. Question 16 of 20

    What is the name of the President of the United States now?

    • AJoe Biden
    • BJD Vance
    • CDonald J. Trump
    • DBarack Obama
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    Answer: C. Donald J. Trump

    As of October 2026, the President is Donald J. Trump. This answer can change after an election or appointment, so check uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates before your interview. (Official question 38.)

17. Question 17 of 20

    What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

    • AJD Vance
    • BMike Johnson
    • CMike Pence
    • DKamala Harris
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    Answer: A. JD Vance

    As of October 2026, the Vice President is JD Vance. This answer can change after an election or appointment, so check uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates before your interview. (Official question 39.)

18. Question 18 of 20

    If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?

    • AThe Speaker of the House
    • BThe Vice President (of the United States)
    • CThe Secretary of State
    • DThe Chief Justice
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    Answer: B. The Vice President (of the United States)

    The Vice President is first in line and becomes president if the president dies, resigns or cannot serve. (Official question 40.)

19. Question 19 of 20

    Name one power of the president.

    • ADecides if a law goes against the Constitution
    • BVetoes bills
    • CDeclares war
    • DWrites laws
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    Answer: B. Vetoes bills

    The President signs or vetoes bills, enforces laws, commands the military and appoints federal judges. Congress writes laws and declares war. (Official question 41.)

20. Question 20 of 20

    Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?

    • AThe Vice President
    • BThe Speaker of the House
    • CThe President (of the United States)
    • DThe Secretary of Defense
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    Answer: C. The President (of the United States)

    The Constitution makes the President the Commander in Chief of the armed forces. (Official question 42.)

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