USCIS 128 Civics Questions and SIMPLE Answers in RANDOM ORDER | 2025 Civics Test US Citizenship
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Hi everyone, I'm Jackie and I'm here to
help you with your US citizenship
interview. Today I'm going over the 2025
civics test which has 128 questions.
These are in random order and I've given
you the simplest answer to remember. All
right, let's get into it.
Why did the United States enter the
Vietnam War?
to stop the spread of communism.
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many
things. Name one.
One of the writers of the Federalist
Papers.
The president of the United States is
elected for how many years?
Four years.
Name one American Indian tribe in the
United States.
Crow.
The American Revolution had many
important events. Name one.
Declaration of Independence.
What does the Bill of Rights protect?
The basic rights of Americans.
Name one example of an American
innovation.
The light bulb.
What is one way Americans can serve
their country?
vote.
Why did the United States enter World
War I?
To support the Allied powers.
What is the capital of your state?
It depends on where you live.
Name the three branches of government.
Congress, the president, and the courts.
What is Memorial Day?
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in
military service.
During the Cold War, what was the main
concern of the United States?
Communism.
What part of the federal government
writes laws?
The US Congress.
When was the Declaration of Independence
adopted?
July 4th, 1776.
Name one power that is only for the
federal government
to print paper money.
What is the name of the vice president
of the United States now?
J D Vance.
How many Supreme Court justices are
usually needed to decide a case?
Five.
What US war ended slavery?
the Civil War.
What does the judicial branch do?
Reviews laws.
The US Constitution starts with the
words we the people. What does we the
people mean?
self-government.
What founding document was written in
1787?
The US Constitution.
The nation's first motto was e pluribus
unum. What does that mean?
We all become one.
What founding document said the American
colonies were free from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence.
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law.
How many US senators are there?
100.
Two for every state.
Martin Luther King Jr. is famous for
many things. Name one.
He fought for civil rights.
How many senators does each state have?
Two.
What was the Great Depression?
The longest economic recession in modern
history.
Name one reason why the Americans
declared independence from Britain.
High taxes.
Nobody likes taxes.
What do we show loyalty to when we say
the pledge of allegiance?
the United States.
Why is the Declaration of Independence
important?
It says all people are created equal.
James Madison is famous for many things.
Name one.
one of the writers of the Federalist
Papers.
Who appoints federal judges?
The president.
The Civil War had many important events.
Name one.
Lincoln was assassinated.
Name two important ideas from the
Declaration of Independence and the US
Constitution.
Liberty and equality.
Why did the United States enter the
Korean War
to stop the spread of communism?
Name one power of the US Congress.
Rights laws.
Name two promises that new citizens make
in the oath of allegiance.
To obey the laws of the United States
and to be loyal to the United States.
What is one part of the judicial branch?
The Supreme Court.
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get back to the questions.
What is the supreme law of the land?
The US Constitution.
The executive branch has many parts.
Name one.
The president.
Why does each state have two senators?
Equal representation.
The colonists came to America for many
reasons. Name one.
Freedom.
Everyone loves freedom.
Who does a US senator represent?
Citizens of their state.
Who elects US senators?
Citizens from their state.
Name one war fought by the United States
in the 1800s.
The Civil War.
Name one leader of the women's rights
movement in the 1800s.
Susan B. Anthony.
Name one US military conflict after the
September 11th, 2001 attacks.
The war in Iraq.
How long is a term for a member of the
House of Representatives?
Two years.
Supreme Court justices serve for life.
Why?
To be independent of politics.
What group of people was taken and sold
as slaves?
Africans.
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York.
The Federalist Papers supported the
passage of the US Constitution. Name one
of the writers.
James Madison.
Why were the Federalist Papers
important?
They helped people understand the US
Constitution.
What is the name of the speaker of the
House of Representatives? Now,
Mike Johnson,
what are three rights of everyone living
in the United States?
Freedom of expression,
freedom of speech,
freedom of religion.
What are two cabinet level positions?
Attorney General
and vice president.
If the president can no longer serve,
who becomes president?
The vice president.
What war did the Americans fight to win
independence from Britain?
American Revolution.
How long is a term for a US senator?
6 years.
What major event happened on September
11th, 2001 in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States.
There are four amendments to the US
Constitution about who can vote.
Describe one of them.
Any citizen can vote.
Why did the United States enter World
War II?
to support the Allied powers.
How many seats are on the Supreme Court?
Nine.
Name your US representative.
This one depends on where you live and
your zip code.
Thomas Jefferson is famous for many
things. Name one.
Writer of the Declaration of
Independence.
Who is the commanderin-chief of the US
military?
The president.
Who was the United States main rival
during the Cold War?
Russia.
Dwight Eisenhower is famous for many
things. Name one.
He was a general during World War II.
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What does the president's cabinet do?
Advises the president.
What did the civil rights movement do?
Fought to end racial discrimination.
The words life, liberty, and the pursuit
of happiness are in what founding
document?
The Declaration of Independence.
How can people become United States
citizens?
Naturalize
like you're doing.
How long do Supreme Court justices
serve?
For life.
Who does a member of the House of
Representatives represent?
citizens in their district
who can vote in federal elections, run
for federal office, and serve on a jury
in the United States.
US citizens,
what are two examples of civic
participation in the United States?
to vote and run for office.
What is Veterans Day?
A holiday to honor people in the US
military.
There are three branches of government.
Why?
Checks and balances.
Who elects members of the House of
Representatives?
Citizens in their district.
Who signs bills to become laws?
The president.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation
do?
Freed the slaves.
What is the economic system of the
United States?
Capitalism.
What is the name of the president of the
United States now?
Donald Trump.
What is the highest court in the United
States?
The Supreme Court.
Some states have more representatives
than other states. Why?
because they have more people.
When did all men get the right to vote?
After the Civil War.
Abraham Lincoln is famous for many
things. Name one.
freed the slaves.
How are changes made to the US
Constitution?
Amendments.
What is the purpose of the 10th
Amendment?
Powers not given to the federal
government belong to the states or to
the people.
Who was president during the Great
Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt.
Why is the electoral college important?
It decides who is elected president.
The president of the United States is in
charge of which branch of government.
The executive branch.
What is the form of government of the
United States?
Republic.
George Washington is famous for many
things. Name one.
He is the father of our country.
It is important for all men age 18
through 25 to register for the selective
service. Name one reason why
it's required by law.
Name the US war between the North and
the South.
the Civil War.
Who is the governor of your state now?
This depends on which state you live in.
Who is the Chief Justice of the United
States? Now,
John Roberts.
All right, it's the home stretch. You're
almost done. I'm with you every step of
the way. Let's do this and finish
strong.
Name one war fought by the United States
in the 1900s.
World War I.
What amendment gives citizenship to all
persons born in the United States?
The 14th Amendment.
Name one power of the president.
Signs bills into law.
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Because there are 50 states.
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner.
Why is it important to pay federal
taxes?
It's required by law.
How many amendments does the
Constitution have?
27.
Name three national US holidays.
New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and
Christmas Day.
Who lived in America before the
Europeans arrived?
Native Americans.
Who vetos bills?
The president.
Name one power that is only for the
states
to give a driver's license.
What is Independence Day?
The country's birthday.
There were 13 original states. Name
five.
New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire,
North Carolina, and South Carolina.
So, all of the new states and then the
North and South Carolina.
Why did the United States enter the
Persian Gulf War
to force the Iraqi military from Kuwait?
Who wrote the Declaration of
Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
When did all women get the right to
vote?
After World War I.
When did the Great Depression start?
The Great Crash in 1929.
Name one thing the US Constitution does.
forms the government.
Why do US representatives serve shorter
terms than US senators?
To more closely follow public opinion.
What territory did the United States buy
from France in 1803?
Louisiana.
The president of the United States can
serve only two terms. Why?
The 22nd amendment.
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many
things. Name one.
He was a US diplomat.
What are the two parts of the US
Congress?
The Senate and the House.
Who is one of your state's US senators?
Now
this depends on your state.
Many documents influenced the US
Constitution.
Name one.
The Declaration of Independence.
How many voting members are in the House
of Representatives?
435.
What is the capital of the United
States?
Washington DC.
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies.
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