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Naturalization test questions: symbols and holidays study cards
Free naturalization test questions on symbols and holidays: 10 of the 128 US citizenship test questions on the official USCIS list, each with the answers USCIS accepts. The officer asks up to 20 and you need 12 right. The test is spoken, so say your answer out loud before you turn the card.
Test: 2025 civics test
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- 2025 civics test
- Form N-400 filed on or after 20 October 2025. Up to 20 questions from a list of 128, 12 right to pass.
- 2008 civics test
- Form N-400 filed before 20 October 2025. Up to 10 questions from a list of 100, 6 right to pass.
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What is the capital of the United States?
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Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States. D.C. stands for District of Columbia.
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Civics test questions and answers: symbols and holidays
All 20 citizenship questions in this group, from the 2025 list and the 2008 list, with every answer USCIS accepts and the lists each question is on. The cards above use the same words.
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What is the capital of the United States?
- Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is the capital city of the United States. D.C. stands for District of Columbia.
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
- New York (Harbor)
- Liberty Island [Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]
The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. It is a symbol of freedom that has welcomed many immigrants.
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
- (Because there were) 13 original colonies
- (Because the stripes) represent the original colonies
The 13 stripes stand for the 13 original colonies, which became the first states.
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
- (Because there is) one star for each state
- (Because) each star represents a state
- (Because there are) 50 states
The flag has 50 stars, one for each of the 50 states.
What is the name of the national anthem?
- The Star-Spangled Banner
The national anthem is “The Star-Spangled Banner”. Francis Scott Key wrote the words in 1814.
The Nation’s first motto was “E Pluribus Unum.” What does that mean?
- Out of many, one
- We all become one
“E Pluribus Unum” is Latin for “out of many, one”: many states and peoples together make one nation.
What is Independence Day?
- A holiday to celebrate U.S. independence (from Britain)
- The country’s birthday
Independence Day, July 4, celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. People often call it the country’s birthday.
Name three national U.S. holidays.
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday)
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
The list has 11 national (federal) holidays. Name any three of them.
What is Memorial Day?
- A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service
Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
What is Veterans Day?
- A holiday to honor people in the (U.S.) military
- A holiday to honor people who have served (in the U.S. military)
Veterans Day, November 11, honors everyone who has served in the U.S. military.
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
- Missouri (River)
- Mississippi (River)
The Missouri and the Mississippi are the two longest rivers in the United States. Either one is accepted.
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
- Pacific (Ocean)
The Pacific Ocean is on the West Coast of the United States.
What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
- Atlantic (Ocean)
The Atlantic Ocean is on the East Coast of the United States.
Name one U.S. territory.
- Puerto Rico
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- American Samoa
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Guam
U.S. territories are places governed by the United States that are not states, such as Puerto Rico and Guam. Any one from the list is accepted.
Name one state that borders Canada.
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- Vermont
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Ohio
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- North Dakota
- Montana
- Idaho
- Washington
- Alaska
Thirteen states border Canada, from Maine in the east to Washington and Alaska in the west. Any one of them is accepted.
Name one state that borders Mexico.
- California
- Arizona
- New Mexico
- Texas
Four states border Mexico: California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Any one of them is accepted.
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
- because there were 13 original colonies
- because the stripes represent the original colonies
The 13 stripes stand for the 13 original colonies, which became the first states.
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
- because there is one star for each state
- because each star represents a state
- because there are 50 states
The flag has 50 stars, one for each of the 50 states.
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
- July 4
Independence Day is celebrated on July 4. It marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
Name two national U.S. holidays.
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Presidents’ Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
The list has 10 national holidays. Name any two of them.
Test facts checked 23 October 2026 against the official page: USCIS, 2025 civics test.
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