Uploaded June 2016 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
We put together a YouTube playlist (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpNZsaiyFfG0mZUx6aS8Tn2pANNymRDaJ) to help you prepare for the civics test during your naturalization interview.
Welcome to the Civics Practice Test Videos! These short videos simulate the civics portion of the naturalization test.
You can watch the videos in order or shuffle the playlist to play the videos in random order. You can even create your own playlist to focus on specific questions (support.google.com/youtube/answer/57792?hl=en).
What to expect during the real test: As part of the naturalization test, a USCIS officer will ask up to 10 questions about civics (history and government). The officer will choose these questions from among the 100 questions on the civics test (uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Office%20of%20Citizenship/Citizenship%20Resource%20Center%20Site/Publications/100q.pdf). You must correctly answer 6 of the 10 questions to pass the civics test.
You will not know in advance which questions the officer will ask. To be prepared, you should study all 100 questions and answers. That’s why we have produced 100 videos, one for each question.
The civics test is an oral test. Certain applicants, because of age and time as a permanent resident, are exempt from the English requirements for naturalization and may take the civics test in the language of their choice. For more information, see our Exceptions and Accommodations page (uscis.gov/us-citizenship/citizenship-through-naturalization/exceptions-accommodations).
Tips for studying: On the naturalization test, some answers may change because of elections or political appointments. As you study for the test, make sure that you know the most current answers to the questions. Answer these questions with the name of the official who is serving at the time of your eligibility interview with USCIS. The USCIS officer will not accept an incorrect answer.
In addition to these videos, you can study with our online civics practice test (my.uscis.gov/prep/test/civics), available in English and Spanish. We can also help you find an English or citizenship preparation class in your area (my.uscis.gov/findaclass).
For more study materials and other information on becoming a U.S. citizen, visit our Citizenship Resource Center at uscis.gov/citizenship.
Note: These videos are provided for instructional purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal advice, to represent actual experiences or to guarantee that you will pass the naturalization test.
For more information about USCIS, visit us at uscis.gov and check us out on Facebook (facebook.com/uscis), Twitter (twitter.com/uscis), Instagram (instagram.com/uscis).
If you need captions, please click the “CC” button just beneath the video to turn them on.
We put together a YouTube playlist (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpNZsaiyFfG0mZUx6aS8Tn2pANNymRDaJ) to help you prepare for the civics test during your naturalization interview.
Welcome to the Civics Practice Test Videos! These short videos simulate the civics portion of the naturalization test.
You can watch the videos in order or shuffle the playlist to play the videos in random order. You can even create your own playlist to focus on specific questions (support.google.com/youtube/answer/57792?hl=en).
What to expect during the real test: As part of the naturalization test, a USCIS officer will ask up to 10 questions about civics (history and government). The officer will choose these questions from among the 100 questions on the civics test (uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Office%20of%20Citizenship/Citizenship%20Resource%20Center%20Site/Publications/100q.pdf). You must correctly answer 6 of the 10 questions to pass the civics test.
You will not know in advance which questions the officer will ask. To be prepared, you should study all 100 questions and answers. That’s why we have produced 100 videos, one for each question.
The civics test is an oral test. Certain applicants, because of age and time as a permanent resident, are exempt from the English requirements for naturalization and may take the civics test in the language of their choice. For more information, see our Exceptions and Accommodations page (uscis.gov/us-citizenship/citizenship-through-naturalization/exceptions-accommodations).
Tips for studying: On the naturalization test, some answers may change because of elections or political appointments. As you study for the test, make sure that you know the most current answers to the questions. Answer these questions with the name of the official who is serving at the time of your eligibility interview with USCIS. The USCIS officer will not accept an incorrect answer.
In addition to these videos, you can study with our online civics practice test (my.uscis.gov/prep/test/civics), available in English and Spanish. We can also help you find an English or citizenship preparation class in your area (my.uscis.gov/findaclass).
For more study materials and other information on becoming a U.S. citizen, visit our Citizenship Resource Center at uscis.gov/citizenship.
Note: These videos are provided for instructional purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal advice, to represent actual experiences or to guarantee that you will pass the naturalization test.
For more information about USCIS, visit us at uscis.gov and check us out on Facebook (facebook.com/uscis), Twitter (twitter.com/uscis), Instagram (instagram.com/uscis).
If you need captions, please click the “CC” button just beneath the video to turn them on.
