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US Citizenship Test Practice (Civics) 2026

Practice for the civics part of the U.S. naturalization interview with the official 2025 USCIS questions. In the real test an officer asks you up to 20 of the 128 questions out loud, and you pass with 12 correct answers. Each practice set has 20 questions with the official answer and a short explanation.

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  • Verenigde Staten
  • 124 vragen
  • Gecontroleerd op 10 oktober 2026

Kort antwoord

Het officiële examen heeft 20 vragen. Geslaagd: 12 correct out of up to 20 questions asked out loud (2025 version). Afgenomen door: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Oefen hier gratis met 124 vragen, elk met het antwoord en een uitleg. Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 10 oktober 2026.

Lees dit voordat je gaat oefenenBegin met de US Citizenship Test Study Guide (2025 Civics): notities in begrijpelijke taal, schema’s en de getallen die je moet onthouden.

  1. Vraag 1 van 20

    What is the form of government of the United States?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Republic

    The United States is a republic: the people elect leaders to govern for them. The official answers also accept "constitution-based federal republic" and "representative democracy." (Official question 1.)

  2. Vraag 2 van 20

    What is the supreme law of the land?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. The U.S. Constitution

    The Constitution is the highest law in the country. No federal or state law may go against it. (Official question 2.)

  3. Vraag 3 van 20

    Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Protects the rights of the people

    The Constitution forms the government, defines its parts and powers, and protects the rights of the people. Declaring independence was done by the Declaration of Independence. (Official question 3.)

  4. Vraag 4 van 20

    The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Self-government

    "We the People" means the power of government comes from the people. Official answers include self-government, popular sovereignty and consent of the governed. (Official question 4.)

  5. Vraag 5 van 20

    How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Amendments

    The Constitution is changed through amendments. An amendment must go through the amendment process set out in the Constitution. (Official question 5.)

  6. Vraag 6 van 20

    What does the Bill of Rights protect?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. The basic rights of Americans

    The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments. It protects the basic rights of Americans and of people living in the United States. (Official question 6.)

  7. Vraag 7 van 20

    How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Twenty-seven (27)

    The Constitution has 27 amendments. The first ten are called the Bill of Rights. (Official question 7.)

  8. Vraag 8 van 20

    Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. It says all people are created equal.

    The Declaration says America is free from British control, that all people are created equal, and that people have rights that cannot be taken away. (Official question 8.)

  9. Vraag 9 van 20

    What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Declaration of Independence

    The Declaration of Independence, adopted in 1776, said the 13 colonies were free from Britain. (Official question 9.)

  10. Vraag 10 van 20

    Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Equality and liberty

    Key ideas in both documents include equality, liberty, natural rights, limited government, self-government and the social contract. (Official question 10.)

  11. Vraag 11 van 20

    The words "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" are in what founding document?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Declaration of Independence

    These famous words are in the Declaration of Independence, written mainly by Thomas Jefferson. (Official question 11.)

  12. Vraag 12 van 20

    What is the economic system of the United States?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Capitalism

    The United States has a capitalist, or free market, economy. People and private businesses own most property and make most economic choices. (Official question 12.)

  13. Vraag 13 van 20

    What is the rule of law?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. No one is above the law.

    The rule of law means everyone must follow the law, including leaders and the government. (Official question 13.)

  14. Vraag 14 van 20

    Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Articles of Confederation

    The Articles of Confederation were the first plan of government. Other answers include the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers and the Mayflower Compact. The other choices came after 1787. (Official question 14.)

  15. Vraag 15 van 20

    There are three branches of government. Why?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. So one part does not become too powerful

    Splitting power into three branches creates separation of powers and checks and balances, so no one part becomes too powerful. (Official question 15.)

  16. Vraag 16 van 20

    Name the three branches of government.
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    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Legislative, executive, and judicial

    The three branches are legislative (Congress), executive (the President) and judicial (the courts). Federal, state and local are levels of government, not branches. (Official question 16.)

  17. Vraag 17 van 20

    The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Executive branch

    The President leads the executive branch, which carries out and enforces the laws. (Official question 17.)

  18. Vraag 18 van 20

    What part of the federal government writes laws?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. U.S. Congress

    Congress, the legislative branch, writes federal laws. (Official question 18.)

  19. Vraag 19 van 20

    What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Senate and House (of Representatives)

    Congress has two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. (Official question 19.)

  20. Vraag 20 van 20

    Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Writes laws

    Congress writes laws, declares war and makes the federal budget. Vetoing bills is a power of the President, and the courts decide if laws follow the Constitution. (Official question 20.)

Wat je moet weten voor het examen

  • If you filed your naturalization application (Form N-400) on or after October 20, 2025, you take the 2025 civics test. If you filed before that date, you take the older 2008 test.
  • The 2025 civics test is oral. The officer asks up to 20 of the 128 official questions, and you must answer at least 12 correctly. The officer stops as soon as you get 12 right or 9 wrong.
  • If you are 65 or older and have been a permanent resident for at least 20 years, you study only the 20 questions marked with an asterisk. The officer asks 10 of them and you need 6 correct.
  • For questions about officials, such as the President or the Speaker of the House, you must give the name of the person serving on the day of your interview.
  • The English test has three parts. The officer judges your speaking during the interview, and you must read one of three sentences and write one of three sentences correctly.
  • If you fail any part of the English or civics test, you get a second chance to take the part you failed within 90 days of your first interview.
  • If you are over 50 and have lived in the U.S. as a permanent resident for 20 years, or over 55 with 15 years, you do not take the English test and may take the civics test in your own language with an interpreter.

Veelgestelde vragen

How many questions are on the US citizenship test?

For the 2025 civics test, there are 128 official questions. The officer asks you up to 20 of them out loud, and you pass when you answer 12 correctly.

What is on the English part of the citizenship test?

There are three parts: speaking, reading and writing. The officer checks your speaking as you answer interview questions. You must read aloud one of three sentences and write one of three sentences correctly.

What happens if I fail the citizenship test?

You get a second chance. USCIS retests you on the part you failed, English or civics, within 90 days of your first interview.

What is the 65/20 rule?

If you are 65 or older and have been a permanent resident for at least 20 years, you only study the 20 questions marked with an asterisk. The officer asks 10 of them, you need 6 correct, and you may take the test in your own language with an interpreter.

Do I take the 2025 or the 2008 civics test?

It depends on when you filed Form N-400. Applications filed on or after October 20, 2025 get the 2025 test with 128 questions. Applications filed earlier get the 2008 test.

Do the answers about the President and other officials change?

Yes. Answers about the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House and Chief Justice change after elections or appointments. Always check uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates before your interview.

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