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U.S. Citizenship Test

Introduction

According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), more than 537,000 immigrants were welcomed as new citizens in the United States during 2004. At the end of 2005, almost 8 million immigrants were eligible for citizenship. Approximately 11.3 million naturalized citizens already call this country home.

“USCIS naturalizes more than 2,100 new Americans each day, and every citizen application requires the scrutiny and special attention of many dedicated men and women at USCIS,” said USCIS Director Emilio T. Gonzalez at a naturalization ceremony in May 2005.

The general naturalization requirements include: a period of continuous residence (five years for permanent residents, three years for permanent residents married to a U.S. citizen) and physical presence in the United States; an ability to read, write and speak English; good moral character; attachment to the principles of the U.S. Constitution; and a favorable disposition toward the United States. Plus, applicants must pass a written exam that tests their knowledge and understanding of U.S. history and government.

Could you pass the test? Here’s a sampling of the questions asked on the U.S. Naturalization Exam. For more information, visit www.uscis.gov

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