The US citizenship test app built on the official USCIS questions
Browse all 128 questions of the 2025 civics test or the 100 of the 2008 test for free. Premium, a monthly subscription, adds Training Mode, mock tests in the official format and current answers for your state’s senators and governor. The app is in English, in the wording of the official questions.
Independent study app—not affiliated with USCIS or the U.S. government.
At a glance
- questions in the 2025 civics test
- 128
- questions in the 2008 civics test
- 100
- correct answers needed to pass (2025 test)
- 12/20
- starred questions for the 65/20 rule
- 20
Everything that matters, thought through
For green card holders preparing for the civics test at their US naturalization interview.
Both official question banks
Switch between the 2025 civics test with 128 questions and the 2008 test with 100. Which one you take depends on when you filed Form N-400—the cutoff is October 20, 2025.
Every question, searchable
Filter by category, search by keyword and open any question to see all its official answers. Hide the answers when you want to quiz yourself.
Training Mode
Practice question by question with feedback and a clear view of your progress.
PremiumMock tests in the official format
2025: 20 questions, pass with 12. 2008: 10 questions, pass with 6. Answer out loud as you would in the interview, compare with the official answers and mark whether you knew it.
PremiumBookmarks
Save tricky questions with one tap and come back to them in their own review list.
PremiumIncorrect Review
Questions you missed collect in one place, so you can work on your weak spots until they stick.
PremiumAnswers for your state
Pick your state, and questions like “Who is the governor of your state now?” show the answer for where you live. Premium refreshes senators and governor from public sources, so your answers stay current after elections.
Premium65/20 study mode
Aged 65 or older with at least 20 years as a permanent resident? The 20 starred questions are marked, and one switch limits your study to just those.
A look inside the app
How it works
Step 1: Choose your test and state
Pick the 2025 or 2008 civics test—depending on when you filed Form N-400—and select the state you live in.
Step 2: Learn the questions
Work through the questions by category for free. With Premium, you can also practice in Training Mode and bookmark anything that doesn’t stick yet.
Step 3: Test yourself
Take mock tests (Premium) with the official number of questions and pass mark, then review what you missed.
Official factsBased on official sources, as of the date shown—not features or prices of the app.
2025 or 2008 civics test: which one will you take?
USCIS currently uses two versions of the naturalization civics test. Which one you take depends on when you filed Form N-400, Application for Naturalization: if you filed on or after October 20, 2025, you take the 2025 civics test. If you filed before that date, you take the 2008 civics test.
Both tests are oral. A USCIS officer asks the questions during your naturalization interview, and every question comes from a published list—so you can know every possible question in advance.
The 2025 test draws on a larger pool and asks more questions. In both versions, the officer stops as soon as you have enough correct answers to pass—or enough wrong answers that you can no longer pass.
The two tests, per USCIS (as of September 25, 2026)
- 2025 civics test: 128 possible questions, up to 20 asked, 12 correct answers to pass. The test ends after 12 correct or 9 incorrect answers.
- 2008 civics test: 100 possible questions, up to 10 asked, 6 correct answers to pass. The test ends after 6 correct or 5 incorrect answers.
Sources: USCIS: 2025 Civics Test (opens in a new tab), USCIS: The Naturalization Interview and Test (opens in a new tab) checked
In the app: US Citizenship Preparation includes both lists—switch between them in Settings.
Official factsBased on official sources, as of the date shown—not features or prices of the app.
How the US citizenship test works
The naturalization test has two parts: English and civics. Unless you qualify for an exemption, you take both at your naturalization interview.
The officer assesses your spoken English during the interview. You also need to read aloud one out of three sentences correctly and write one out of three sentences correctly. In the civics part, you answer the questions out loud—there are no multiple-choice options.
You get two attempts. If you fail a part at your first interview, you’re retested on that part only, between 60 and 90 days after the interview.
Some answers change with elections and appointments—for example the President, the Speaker of the House or your state’s senators and governor. You must answer with the person serving at the time of your interview. USCIS lists the current answers at uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates.
Sources: USCIS: The Naturalization Interview and Test (opens in a new tab), USCIS: Check for Test Updates (opens in a new tab) checked
Official factsBased on official sources, as of the date shown—not features or prices of the app.
65/20, 50/20 and 55/15: special rules for older applicants
If you are 65 or older and have been a lawful permanent resident for at least 20 years when you file, the 65/20 special consideration applies. You only need to study 20 specially marked questions: the officer asks 10 of them, and 6 correct answers are enough to pass. You’re exempt from the English test and may take the civics test in the language of your choice with an interpreter.
If you are 50 or older with 20 years as a permanent resident (50/20), or 55 or older with 15 years (55/15), you’re also exempt from the English test. You still take the civics test, but you may take it in your native language with an interpreter who is fluent in English and your language.
Sources: USCIS: Exceptions and Accommodations (opens in a new tab), USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 12, Part E, Chapter 2 (opens in a new tab) checked
In the app: The 20 questions for the 65/20 rule are marked in both question banks, and you can study only those. The app itself is in English.
How to study for the civics test
Start with the right list. Check your N-400 filing date, pick the matching test in the app and set your state, so the state-specific questions show the answers that apply to you.
Learn in short sessions by topic—American government, American history, symbols and holidays—and say the answers out loud. The real test is spoken, so practicing aloud prepares you for exactly that.
Once most answers come easily, move on to mock tests (Premium) with the official number of questions and pass mark. Review the questions you missed, then test yourself again.
A few days before your interview, check uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for answers that have changed and, with Premium, refresh your state answers in the app.
Study without an account or tracking
In plain words: how the app handles your data.
Read the privacy policy- App Store privacy label: “Data Not Collected”—the developer does not collect any data from this app.
- No account and no sign-up: open the app and start studying.
- No ads, no tracking and no third-party analytics.
- Subscriptions run entirely through Apple—we never see your payment details.
- If you email us, we use your message only to reply.
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find your question? Write to us—we reply personally.
Visit the support pageWhat’s free, and what does Premium include?
The download is free, and so is browsing and searching all questions with their official answers. To practice, you need Premium: the monthly subscription unlocks Training Mode, mock tests, bookmarks, Incorrect Review and state-specific answer updates. The App Store shows the current price before you buy.
Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. To cancel, open Settings on your iPhone or iPad, tap your name, then tap Subscriptions.
Does the app know the answers for my state?
Yes. Select your state in Settings and the state-specific questions—such as your US senators, your governor and your state capital—show the answers for where you live. With Premium, senators and governor refresh from public sources, and Settings shows when they were last updated.
Your US representative depends on your congressional district, so you enter the name yourself; the app links to house.gov to look it up. Before your interview, double-check changed answers at uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates.
Can I study only the 65/20 questions?
Yes. If you’re 65 or older and have been a lawful permanent resident for at least 20 years when you file, you only need to know 20 specially marked questions. The officer asks 10 of them and you need 6 correct answers.
In the app, these questions carry a 65/20 badge. Turn on “Study only the 20 starred questions” in Settings to focus on them.
Is the app available in other languages?
No, the app is available in English only. The questions and answers appear as USCIS publishes them in English—the wording you’ll hear at your interview, unless you qualify for an exemption.
Is this an official USCIS app?
No. US Citizenship Preparation is an independent study app by Aplo Apps. It is not affiliated with USCIS or the U.S. government. The questions and answers come from the official USCIS lists, but always verify details with official USCIS resources, such as uscis.gov/citizenship.
Does the app also prepare me for the English test?
No, the app focuses on the civics test. In the English test, you need to read aloud one of three sentences correctly and write one of three sentences correctly, and the officer assesses your spoken English during the interview. USCIS publishes free study materials, such as the official vocabulary list for the writing test, on its “Study for the Test” page.
Official factsBased on official sources, as of the date shown—not features or prices of the app.
Which civics test do I have to take—2008 or 2025?
It depends on when you filed Form N-400. If you filed on or after October 20, 2025, you take the 2025 civics test with 128 possible questions. If you filed before that date, you take the 2008 civics test with 100 possible questions.
Source: USCIS: 2025 Civics Test (opens in a new tab) checked
How many questions are on the US citizenship test, and how many do I need to pass?
On the 2025 civics test, the officer asks up to 20 of the 128 questions and you need 12 correct answers. The test ends as soon as you reach 12 correct or 9 incorrect answers.
On the 2008 civics test, the officer asks up to 10 of the 100 questions and you need 6 correct answers.
Sources: USCIS: 2025 Civics Test (opens in a new tab), USCIS: The Naturalization Interview and Test (opens in a new tab) checked
Is the civics test multiple choice?
No. The civics test is oral: a USCIS officer asks the question and you answer in your own words. A correct answer or an alternative phrasing of it is accepted, but USCIS encourages applicants to use the answers on the official list.
Sources: USCIS: The Naturalization Interview and Test (opens in a new tab), USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 12, Part E, Chapter 2 (opens in a new tab) checked
Can I take the civics test in my native language?
Only if you qualify for an exemption. If you’re 50 or older with 20 years as a permanent resident (50/20), or 55 or older with 15 years (55/15), you’re exempt from the English test and may take the civics test in your native language with an interpreter. The 65/20 special consideration also allows the civics test in the language of your choice.
Everyone else takes the test in English. Age and years of residence count as of the date you file.
Sources: USCIS: Exceptions and Accommodations (opens in a new tab), USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 12, Part E, Chapter 2 (opens in a new tab) checked
Questions or feedback?
We read every message ourselves and reply, usually within two business days.
To help us help you quickly, please include:
- Which civics test is selected (2008 or 2025)
- The state you’ve selected in Settings
- For a wrong or outdated answer: the question number (e.g. Q23) and what the app shows
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