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Could You Pass a US Citizenship Test?
Immigrants must pass this test to become citizens. Most Americans can't. Can you?
Immigrants must pass this test to become citizens. Most Americans can't. Can you?
The US Citizenship Test Quiz is a free online quiz with 50 civics questions based on the actual USCIS naturalization test. Surveys show that only about 36% of Americans can pass the civics portion of the US citizenship test. This quiz covers the Constitution, branches of government, American history, national symbols, and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
Each round presents 10 randomized questions from a pool of 50, with four multiple-choice options and instant feedback after every answer. Your final score comes with a performance tier and shareable results.
You'll explore the US Constitution and Bill of Rights, the three branches of government and how they check each other, key moments in American history from the Revolution to the civil rights movement, national symbols like the flag and the Statue of Liberty, and the rights and duties every citizen holds.
The USCIS civics test draws from a pool of 100 possible questions. During the interview, an applicant is asked up to 10 questions and must answer at least 6 correctly to pass the civics portion.
Surveys consistently find that only about 36% of Americans can pass the civics portion of the naturalization test. Many struggle with questions about constitutional amendments, branches of government, and historical figures.
Applicants must answer at least 6 out of 10 civics questions correctly, which is a 60% passing score. The questions are asked orally by a USCIS officer during the naturalization interview.
Last updated: March 2026