USCIS Civics Test — 2025
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Question 1 of 10
American Government
What is an amendment?
A a Supreme Court ruling
B a state law
C a presidential order
D a change to the Constitution
Explanation
An amendment is a formal change or addition to the Constitution.
Question 2 of 10
Integrated Civics
Name one state that borders Canada.
A California
B Florida
C Texas
D Michigan
Explanation
13 U.S. states border Canada, from Maine in the east to Alaska in the west.
Question 3 of 10
American Government
What is the supreme law of the land?
A the Federalist Papers
B the Constitution
C the Declaration of Independence
D the Bill of Rights
Explanation
The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States; all other laws must comply with it.
Question 4 of 10
American History
Why did the colonists fight the British?
A because the British were Catholics
B because the British wanted to free the slaves
C because of high taxes without representation
D because the British banned slavery
Explanation
Colonists protested taxation without representation, quartering of British troops, and lack of self-government.
Question 5 of 10
American Government
What does the Constitution do?
A elects the President
B writes the federal budget
C declares war on Britain
D sets up the government and protects basic rights
Explanation
The Constitution establishes the government, defines its branches, and protects basic rights.
Question 6 of 10
American History
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
A Thomas Jefferson
B Benjamin Franklin
C John Adams
D George Washington
Explanation
Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
Question 7 of 10
Integrated Civics
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
A Mississippi River
B Colorado River
C Hudson River
D Rio Grande
Explanation
The Missouri (~2,341 mi) and Mississippi (~2,320 mi) are the two longest U.S. rivers.
Question 8 of 10
American History
What is one reason colonists came to America?
A to fight the Civil War
B religious freedom and economic opportunity
C to build the railroads
D to gain U.S. citizenship
Explanation
Colonists came for freedom, religious liberty, economic opportunity, and to escape persecution.
Question 9 of 10
American Government
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
A the Declaration of Independence
B the Bill of Rights
C the Articles of Confederation
D the Federalist Papers
Explanation
The first ten amendments are called the Bill of Rights and protect individual liberties.
Question 10 of 10
American Government
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
A In Order to
B Of the People
C Life and Liberty
D We the People
Explanation
The Constitution opens with 'We the People,' establishing that the government draws power from citizens.

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