Walk into your citizenship interview ready

Practice all 128 civics questions of the 2025 test, answer them out loud the way the officer asks, and drill the reading and writing sentences. With a clear explanation for every answer, on your phone, tablet or laptop.

  • All 128 civics questions, plus the 2008 version
  • Mock tests: up to 20 questions, 12 correct to pass
  • One payment of $29, no subscription
The trainer on a laptop and a phone: a civics practice question with its explanation and the progress by section

Independent study tool. Not affiliated with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or any government agency.

The test at a glance

What USCIS says about the civics test for applications filed on or after October 20, 2025.

128
questions on the official list you study from
20
questions at most, asked out loud by the officer
12
correct answers to pass the civics test
1 of 3
sentences to read and to write correctly in English

Filed before October 20, 2025? Then you take the 2008 test: up to 10 questions from a list of 100, 6 correct to pass. The trainer covers both. Source: USCIS, Study for the Test and the official list of 128 questions, retrieved November 9, 2026.

Sound familiar?

  • Your N-400 is filed, and the interview is the last big step.
  • You’ve heard the civics test changed, and you’re not sure which version is yours.
  • 128 questions is a long list, and some answers change after every election.
  • English isn’t your first language, and answering an officer out loud feels stressful.
  • You study in short gaps: on a break, on the bus, after the kids are asleep.

The trainer turns the official lists into short practice rounds you can repeat, and shows you exactly which sections still need work.

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How it works

  1. Learn section by section

    Short rounds follow the sections of the official list. Each answer comes with a plain-language explanation and the number of the question on the list.

  2. Say it, read it, write it

    Hear the questions read aloud and answer out loud. Then drill the reading and writing sentences of the English test.

  3. Rehearse the interview

    Mock civics tests scored against the 12 you need, plus a practice interview. Repeat until you pass comfortably and your results stay steady.

Try three questions

From the official 2025 list. In the real test you answer out loud; here, pick an answer and see right away whether it’s correct, and why.

System of Government · Question 19What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

Correct.Not quite. Congress is the legislative branch, and it writes the laws. It has two parts: the Senate, with two senators from each state, and the House of Representatives.

Colonial Period and Independence · Question 78Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Correct.Not quite. Thomas Jefferson wrote it, and it was adopted on July 4, 1776. This is also one of the questions marked for the 65/20 special consideration.

Symbols · Question 122Why does the flag have 50 stars?

Correct.Not quite. There is one star for each of the 50 states. The 13 stripes stand for the 13 original colonies.

What’s inside

Seven civics modules that follow the sections of the official 2025 list in its order, plus the English test and the interview. The 2008 list is included for applications filed before October 20, 2025.

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  1. Principles of American Government

    The Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the rule of law and the ideas behind them. Questions 1–15

  2. System of Government

    Congress, the President, the courts, checks and balances, and the states. Questions 16–62

  3. Rights and Responsibilities

    Voting, the Oath of Allegiance, and the duties and rights of every citizen. Questions 63–72

  4. Colonial Period and Independence

    The colonies, the Declaration of Independence, the founders and the new nation. Questions 73–89

  5. The 1800s

    The Louisiana Purchase, the Civil War, the end of slavery and the right to vote. Questions 90–99

  6. Recent American History

    The world wars, the Great Depression, civil rights and September 11, 2001. Questions 100–118

  7. Symbols and Holidays

    The flag, the national anthem, the Statue of Liberty and the national holidays. Questions 119–128

  8. Reading and Writing

    Read a sentence aloud, write one down: drills with the words the English test uses.

  9. The Interview

    A practice run of the naturalization interview, with plain-English answers to common questions.

A look at the trainer

Practice question with explanation
Practice question with explanation
Progress by section of the official list
Progress by section of the official list
Mock civics test: 20 questions, 12 to pass
Mock civics test: 20 questions, 12 to pass
Writing drill: write the sentence you hear
Writing drill: write the sentence you hear

Screens show the trainer’s interface.

Everything you need to prepare

  • Mock civics tests, asked like the officer asks

    Up to 20 questions from the 128, scored against the 12 you need. For the 2008 version: 10 questions from the 100, with 6 to pass.

  • Your version, clearly marked

    The 2025 and the 2008 question sets are kept apart, with a simple check of which one applies to your filing date.

  • Practice answering out loud

    The civics test is oral. Hear each question read aloud and say your answer before you check it.

  • Reading and writing drills

    Read sentences aloud and write them from dictation, using the words the English test is built on.

  • Mistake review

    Questions you miss come back until you get them right. Answers that change with elections link to where you look them up.

  • Study plans for 2 or 4 weeks

    A day-by-day schedule through every section, ending with full mock tests and a practice interview.

  • Interview-day checklist

    What to bring and what to expect, with a reminder to confirm your own appointment details with USCIS.

  • Phone, tablet or laptop

    Runs in your browser. Study on the bus, finish the section on your laptop.

Who it’s for

A good fit if you are

  • A green card holder preparing for the naturalization interview
  • Learning English and want to practice answering out loud
  • Helping a family member or student study
  • Short on time and want a plan that fits into 2 or 4 weeks

Not the right tool if you need

  • Advice on eligibility, past arrests, travel days or a problem with your application. A licensed immigration attorney or accredited representative can help with that.
  • Someone to fill in or submit Form N-400 for you. We don’t offer application services.

One price, everything included

$29 one-time

  • All 128 civics questions (2025) and the 100 of the 2008 test
  • Mock civics tests with spoken questions
  • Reading and writing drills for the English test
  • A practice interview and an explanation for every answer
  • Mistake review and 2-week or 4-week study plans
  • Interview-day checklist
  • Phone, tablet and laptop
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Questions and answers

What is on the US citizenship test?

The naturalization test has two parts: an English test (reading, writing and speaking) and a civics test about U.S. history and government. The civics test is oral: the officer asks the questions and you answer out loud. Your speaking is judged during the interview itself. Source: USCIS: Study for the Test (retrieved November 9, 2026).

Which version of the civics test will I take, 2025 or 2008?

It depends on when you filed Form N-400. If you filed on or after October 20, 2025, you take the 2025 test: up to 20 questions from a list of 128, and you need 12 correct. If you filed before October 20, 2025, you take the 2008 test: up to 10 questions from a list of 100, and you need 6 correct. The trainer covers both. Source: USCIS: Study for the Test.

How do the reading and writing tests work?

For reading, you read sentences out loud and need to read 1 of 3 correctly. For writing, you write sentences the officer reads to you and need to write 1 of 3 correctly. The trainer has drills for both.

I am 65 or older. Is there an easier version?

If you are 65 or older and have been a lawful permanent resident for 20 years or more, you may study only the questions marked with an asterisk on the official list, and you may take the civics test in the language of your choice. On the 2025 test the officer asks 10 of the 20 marked questions, and you need 6 correct. The trainer has a filter for these questions.

Some answers change after elections. How does the trainer handle that?

Questions such as the name of the President, the Speaker of the House or your state’s senators must be answered with whoever holds the office at the time of your interview. The trainer marks these questions and links to the USCIS test updates page so you can check the current answer.

What happens if I fail part of the test?

According to USCIS, if you fail any part of the test, you get a second chance at the part you failed, usually between 60 and 90 days after your first interview.

The official questions are free. Why pay for a trainer?

Yes, USCIS publishes the questions and study materials for free, and you should use them. The trainer doesn’t replace them. It turns the lists into practice you can repeat and track: mock tests, spoken questions, mistake review and a study plan.

Is it a subscription?

No. You pay $29 once. There is no subscription and nothing renews.

Does the trainer guarantee that I pass?

No. It gives you a structured way to learn the material and to practice in the test format. How you do on the day is up to you.

Is this an official USCIS or government product?

No. Independent study tool. Not affiliated with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or any government agency. For official information, always check uscis.gov.

Can you help with my naturalization application?

No. The trainer is a study tool, not legal or immigration advice, and we don’t prepare or submit forms. For questions about eligibility or your application, contact USCIS, a licensed immigration attorney or an accredited representative.

Answer with confidence on interview day

All 128 civics questions, practice out loud, reading and writing drills, and an explanation for every answer. $29, once.

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