U.S. Civics Practice — 10 Questions, Pass 6 of 102008 · for earlier filers
Free civics practice test — 10 random questions, no timer (the real interview has no clock), 6 of 10 correct to pass, full explanations after you submit. English & Spanish. No sign-up.
Quick answer: this mock draws 10 questions at random from the official 100, passes at 6 of 10 correct, and sets no timer — the real interview has no clock — exactly the shape of the real U.S. Naturalization Civics Test (2008 version). You get verdicts, the correct answers and an explanation for every question, in English or Spanish.
U.S. Naturalization Civics Test (2008 version)
- 10 questions drawn at random
- Untimed practice run
- Pass: 6 (6 of 10)
- No feedback until you submit — just like the real thing
Every paper has a number. Opening randomly assigns one and writes it to the address bar (?set=…) — refresh, share, or retry the exact same paper anytime.
What the civics test is
The civics test is the knowledge portion of the U.S. naturalization interview. A USCIS officer asks 10 questions out loud, drawn from the official list of 100 published under the 2008 version — the version for applications filed before October 20, 2025 — and you need 6 of 10 correct to pass. Two things surprise first-time applicants: the questions come orally, with no list of options in front of you, and there is no clock. If you filed on or after October 20, 2025, you take the 2025 test — see which version applies to you.
What is on the Civics Test
The official 100 questions divide into three domains: American Government (57), American History (30), Integrated Civics (13). The government domain carries the most weight and the questions applicants most often miss — branch terms, term lengths, and the amendment counts. On this site you can drill each of the nine official sections separately: Principles of American Democracy · System of Government · Rights and Responsibilities · Colonial Period and Independence · The 1800s · Recent American History · Geography · Symbols · Holidays.
How this practice test works
Each session deals a numbered paper: 10 questions drawn from the full bank in random order, the same way an examiner bounces between domains. Nothing is scored until you submit — no hints, no green flashes mid-exam — so the practice reflects the pressure of the real thing. After submission you get a pass/fail verdict against the official pass mark, a per-section accuracy breakdown, and the explanation behind every answer. Every paper number is written to the address bar, so you can refresh, share or retry the exact same paper.
The real Civics Test in four facts
The official test is administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and the question bank on this site mirrors its published material — the 100 questions here are reproduced from the official public list, with the multiple-choice format and explanations added by us. Official, adapted Four facts cover the rules most applicants ask about:
- Pass mark: 6 of 10 correct — the officer stops asking once you reach it.
- Language: the test is normally in English, but applicants who qualify for the 55/15 or 65/20 exemptions may take it in their native language — who qualifies, and how to practice in your language.
- Re-testing: fail one or both parts and you are re-tested on the part you missed, typically 60–90 days later — the full retake rules.
- The interview also covers English reading and writing, separate from civics — one out of three sentences each.
Where to drill next
Study section by section before you re-run the exam: Principles of American Democracy · System of Government · Rights and Responsibilities · Colonial Period and Independence · The 1800s · Recent American History · Geography · Symbols · Holidays. For the full question list with every answer explained, see the Civics Test question bank — all 100 questions in groups of 10 across 10 pages, starting with questions 1-10. Practicing for the other version? The 2025 test (128 questions, pass 12 of 20) lives here — and this page tells you which one applies to your filing date.
FAQ
Is this the real Civics Test?
No. This is an independent practice tool. The questions are reproduced from public official material published by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); the multiple-choice format and explanations are ours, and the site is not affiliated with USCIS.
How many questions do I need to answer correctly to pass?
6 of 10 correct. The practice test applies the same line to every paper so you know where you stand.
Is there a time limit on the civics test?
No — the interview has no clock, and neither does this mock. Speed comes from recall, not from a timer; most applicants finish a paper well within ten minutes naturally.
Can I take the real civics test in Spanish?
Only if you qualify for the long-time-resident exemptions: age 55+ with 15+ years of permanent residence (55/15), or age 65+ with 20+ years (65/20 — only the 20 starred questions). Our [Spanish-language guide](/civics-test-in-spanish) covers who qualifies and what else changes.
Which version of the test applies to me?
If you filed Form N-400 before October 20, 2025, you take this 2008 test. Filings on or after that date take the [2025 test](/civics-2025/practice-test) — [the full version guide](/2025-civics-test) explains the boundary.
Can I retake the practice test?
Yes, as many times as you like. Retry the same paper to lock in your misses, or deal a fresh random paper to test whether the knowledge sticks.