American Civics Test
The American Civics Test (also known as the American Citizenship Test, U.S. Civics Test, U.S Citizenship Test, and U.S. Naturalization Test) is an examination that all immigrants must pass to gain United States citizenship.
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Overview
The test is prepared in English and the candidate must score at least 60 percent for a successful pass. There are 100 civics questions that cover various topics in U.S. history, constitution, and government. For the naturalization process, the applicant will be asked 10 randomly selected questions.[1]
65/20 Special Consideration
If the applicant is 65 years old or older and has been living in the United States as a lawful permanent resident of the United States for 20 or more years, they may only study for 20 select questions. They may also take the civics test in the language of their choice.
Civics Education in High School
Arizona became the first state requiring students to pass the civics test before high school graduation. It was expected that all states were to have implemented this requirement by September 17, 2017, the 230th anniversary of the United States Constitution.
Civics Education Initiative led by the nonprofit Joe Foss Institute aims to promote knowledge to all students countrywide. As of 2019, it is still not required by all 50 states.[2]