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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Question 8 of 10
American History
What is one reason colonists came to America?
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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.
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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.
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Question 10 of 10
American Government
The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
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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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