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U.S. Citizenship Test Study Guide 2026
Both the 2008 and 2025 Civics Tests — All 228 Official Questions in English and Spanish
Two different civics tests are being given right now. Most study guides only cover one.
- 228 questions
- English + Español
- 2008 + 2025 tests
Kindle eBook and paperback · English / Español
USCIS is administering two versions of the naturalization civics test, and which one you take depends entirely on a single date: the day you filed Form N-400.
Filed before October 20, 2025? You take the 2008 test: 100 questions, up to 10 asked at your interview, 6 correct to pass. Filed on or after that date? You take the 2025 test: 128 questions, 20 asked, 12 correct to pass. Different questions. Different length. Different passing score. The book opens by asking you one question and sending you to the right chapter.
What is inside
- All 228 official questionsThe complete 2025 list of 128 and the complete 2008 list of 100, taken from the official USCIS question lists, with every question and answer in English and Spanish.
- An explanation with every answerA plain-English note explaining why it is the answer, because people who understand the material do better in an oral interview than people who have only memorized it.
- The English test, walked throughReading, writing and speaking, including scripted interview questions for rehearsal.
- Answers that change, in one placeThe President, Vice President, your senators, representative, governor and state capital are gathered in one chapter, with instructions for looking up the current answer yourself.
- Both 65/20 short listsIf you are 65 or older and have been a permanent resident for 20 years or more, you may study only 20 questions. The two tests have different short lists, and both are printed.
- Practice tests at the real format20 questions needing 12 correct, or 10 needing 6, matching whichever test you take.
- Bilingual glossary and interview checklistCivics and immigration terms in English and Spanish, plus what to bring, what changes you must disclose, and the mistakes that most often derail an application.
What you get
- Written for adults preparing on their own, with clear layout and readable type
- A study aid, not legal advice
- Test requirements change: confirm current requirements at uscis.gov before your interview
The facts
- Formats
- Kindle eBook and paperback
- Questions
- All 228, in English and Spanish
- Tests covered
- 2008 (100 questions) and 2025 (128 questions)
- Languages
- English and Spanish
- Practice
- Full practice tests, interview checklist
Who it is for
Adults preparing for the naturalization interview on their own, in whatever time they have, in English or Spanish.
Guía de estudio para el examen de ciudadanía 2026
Este libro cubre los dos exámenes de educación cívica que se están usando ahora: el de 2008 y el de 2025. Incluye las 228 preguntas oficiales con sus respuestas en inglés y en español, una explicación con cada respuesta, práctica para la entrevista y exámenes de práctica completos. Es una ayuda de estudio, no asesoría legal.
Official source: USCIS: study for the test.
Questions
About this book
Which civics test will I take, 2008 or 2025?
It depends on the day you filed Form N-400. Filed before October 20, 2025, you take the 2008 test. Filed on or after that date, you take the 2025 test. Confirm the current rule at uscis.gov.
How many questions do I have to answer?
On the 2008 test, up to 10 questions are asked and 6 correct answers pass. On the 2025 test, 20 are asked and 12 correct answers pass.
Is the book in Spanish?
Yes. Every question and answer is printed in English and Spanish, and the glossary is bilingual.
Is this affiliated with USCIS?
No. It is an independent study aid. Confirm current test requirements at uscis.gov before your interview.
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