How Many Questions Are on the Citizenship Test?
The 2025 civics test has 128 questions to study and the officer asks up to 20. The 2008 test has 100 questions and the officer asks up to 10. Under 65/20, you study 20 and are asked 10.
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It depends on which test you take. The officer picks questions from the official list and asks them out loud.
- 2025 test: 128 questions to study. The officer asks up to 20.
- 2008 test: 100 questions to study. The officer asks up to 10.
- 65/20 special consideration: 20 marked questions to study. The officer asks 10.
Why “up to”?
The officer stops as soon as you pass, or as soon as you can no longer pass. On the 2025 test, if your first 12 answers are correct, you’re done after 12 questions.
| 2025 test | 2008 test | 65/20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Questions to study | 128 | 100 | 20 marked questions |
| Asked at most | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Correct to pass | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Test ends after this many wrong | 9 | 5 | 5 |
Which test is yours?
Which civics test you take depends on when you filed your Form N-400, not on when your interview is:
- Filed on or after October 20, 2025: you take the 2025 civics test.
- Filed before October 20, 2025: you take the 2008 civics test.
Look for the "Received Date" on your Form I-797C receipt notice.
See every question
- All 128 questions for the 2025 test: American Government (72), American History (46), Symbols and Holidays (10)
- All 100 questions for the 2008 test: American Government (57), American History (30), Integrated Civics (13)
- The 20 questions for 65/20
Official sources
This guide is based on the official USCIS materials below. Always check them, and your appointment notice, for your own case.
- 2025 test: 128 questions (PDF) (uscis.gov)
- 2008 test: 100 questions (PDF) (uscis.gov)
- Check for test updates (uscis.gov)
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Related guides
- Citizenship Test Passing Score: How Many Do You Need Right?How many correct answers you need, and when the officer stops asking.
- 2025 vs 2008 Civics Test: Which One Do You Take?Which test you take, and how the 128-question and 100-question tests differ.
- How to Study for the Citizenship Test in 2 WeeksA daily plan for the last two weeks before your interview.