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USCIS Civics Test (US Naturalization) (N-400) Exam Blueprint

N-400

Citizenship and Civics Tests

10Questions
60/Percentage correct (pass/fail threshold varies by country)Passing Score
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Exam Domains

1 American Government (principles, system, rights) Weight not published
2 American History (colonial, independence, Civil War, modern) Weight not published
3 Integrated Civics (geography, symbols, holidays) Weight not published
4 Rule of Law and Rights and Responsibilities Weight not published

Exam Details

Question TypesMultiple Choice, True/False, Oral Interview
Online ProctoringNot available
ID RequirementsValid government-issued photo ID or passport required at all test centers. For USCIS: applicants present at naturalization interview with required documents. For Life in the UK: photo ID required at test center.
RenewalNot required -- Citizenship is permanent once granted; these tests are one-time requirements as part of the application process. Test result validity period may apply: Life in the UK results valid indefinitely once passed.
PrerequisitesFiled Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization); met residency and continuous presence requirements; English language proficiency required (reading and writing tests also conducted at interview) (recommended)
Retake PolicyUSCIS: applicants who fail are retested within 60–90 days on the failed components only. Life in the UK: candidates may retake immediately; each attempt costs £50. Canadian citizenship test: IRCC will schedule a retake if needed. Australian citizenship test: retakes available at departmental discretion.

Official Study Resources

study guideUSCIS 100 Civics Questions and Answers (free)
study guideDiscover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship (free)
study guideLife in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents (3rd edition)
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