For a citizenship interview in 2026, study the 100-question 2008 civics test if you filed N-400 before October 20, 2025, or the 128-question 2025 civics test if you filed on or after that date. There is no separate 2026 question bank. Your filing date determines the version, even when your interview takes place in a later year.
The cutoff comes from the USCIS notice implementing the 2025 civics test. Use the choices below to find your official PDF and a short practice set.
If you have not filed yet and plan to file in 2026, use the 2025 set under the current rule. If you are unsure of your filing date, check your USCIS filing records before choosing. The date you began studying does not determine your version.
Filed Before October 20, 2025: Official 100-Question PDF
Study the 2008 civics test. The officer asks up to 10 questions from the 100-question bank, and you need 6 correct answers to pass.
Open the free USCIS 100 questions and answers PDF (2008, English).
These three questions show the wording used in that version. One accepted answer is shown for each. Read the whole PDF for all questions and accepted alternatives.
| Official question | One accepted answer |
|---|---|
| 1. What is the supreme law of the land? | The Constitution |
| 4. What is an amendment? | A change (to the Constitution) |
| 7. How many amendments does the Constitution have? | Twenty-seven (27) |
Practice note: Question 4 asks what an amendment is. You can answer with the short definition shown. Question 7 asks for the total number of amendments, not the number in the Bill of Rights.
Filed On or After October 20, 2025: Official 128-Question PDF
Study the 2025 civics test. The officer asks up to 20 questions from the 128-question bank, and you need 12 correct answers to pass.
Open the free USCIS 128 questions and answers PDF (2025, English). For explanations and the complete study guide, visit our 128 civics questions page.
The topics can resemble the 2008 version, but question wording and numbering differ. Practice from your own version. These examples come from the USCIS 2025 civics study guide; one accepted answer is shown for each.
| Official question | One accepted answer |
|---|---|
| 2. What is the supreme law of the land? | (U.S.) Constitution |
| 5. How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution? | Amendments |
| 7. How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have? | Twenty-seven (27) |
Practice note: In this version, question 5 asks how the Constitution changes. “Amendments” answers that question. Knowing only the wording of the older question, “What is an amendment?”, can leave you unprepared for the different prompt.
The 65/20 Study Set
If you are at least 65 years old and have been a lawful permanent resident for at least 20 years when you file N-400, you may study only the 20 designated questions for your test version. You are asked 10 and need 6 correct answers. You may take the civics test in your chosen language. Your filing date still determines whether you use the designated questions from the 2008 or 2025 bank.
Use the marked questions in the official materials and our 65/20 guide. This rule does not mean you may choose any 20 questions from the full list.
Which Answers Can Change Before Your Interview?
The question bank and the answers to current-officeholder questions need different checks. USCIS instructs applicants to name the official serving at the time of the interview. A name in an older download may no longer be correct.
- National officials: Check USCIS test updates for answers affected by elections or appointments.
- Your state's U.S. senators: Use the Senate's current senator directory.
- Your U.S. representative: Use the House's representative lookup. Your congressional district determines this answer.
- Your governor: Check your state's official government website. The answer depends on where you live.
Recheck these answers close to your interview, especially after an election, appointment, or move. Use the person who currently holds the office; an election winner may not yet have taken office.
Practice the Answers Out Loud
- Save the PDF for your filing-date group and work through that list.
- Cover the answer, have someone read a question, and respond out loud. The civics test is oral, not multiple choice.
- Follow the number requested: if a question asks for one answer, practice giving one; if it asks for two, give two.
- Review missed questions and verify any answers that depend on where you live or who holds office.
Citizenry includes both official question sets and mock interviews for both test versions. After choosing your set here, use the app to practice spoken answers. The civics bank is one part of preparation; USCIS also reviews your application and administers English testing unless an exemption or waiver applies. See USCIS's interview overview.
Experiences from Citizenry Users
These quotations are from five-star reviews we verified through the App Store Connect API on August 31, 2026. They describe individual experiences; Citizenry does not guarantee that any person will pass the test.
“It is very easy and practical. You can switch the questions from English to Spanish and vice versa while understanding the audio and writing word by word.”
“This app was incredibly helpful for me when studying for my test. Because of it I passed getting every question right.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the citizenship test questions for 2026?
In 2026 you study either the 100-question 2008 civics set or the 128-question 2025 civics set. Your N-400 filing date determines which version. Filed before October 20, 2025: 2008 test. Filed on or after: 2025 test. There is no separate 2026 question set.
Where can I find the official citizenship test questions?
The official civics test questions are available on the USCIS website at uscis.gov/citizenship under Study Materials and Resources. USCIS publishes the full question-and-answer list for both the 2008 and 2025 test versions.
How many questions do I need to study for the citizenship test?
If you filed N-400 before October 20, 2025, study 100 questions. If you filed on or after that date, study 128 questions. If you qualify for the 65/20 special consideration, you study only 20 designated questions.
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