If you weren’t already an American Citizen, could you pass the written test to get in?

Ever wondered about that?

In fact, the test was just updated by President Trump. Could you pass the updated version?

Glenn Beck put all of that to the test, taking some of the questions live on the air, administered by his co-host the ever-hilarious Stu Burguiere.

Glenn did great as expected.

Watch here and then scroll down and I’ll give you ALL the questions and we can see how YOU do:

Want to test yourself?

Here are 101 questions from the updated 2025 Citizenship test:

🇺🇸 2025 U.S. Naturalization Civics Test

(Implemented September 2025, 128 questions total — applicants are asked 20 and must answer 12 correctly to pass)

1. What is the form of government of the United States?

Republic
Constitution-based federal republic
Representative democracy

2. What is the supreme law of the land?

(U.S.) Constitution

3. Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.

Forms the government

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Defines powers of government
Defines the parts of government
Protects the rights of the people

4. The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?

Self-government
Popular sovereignty
Consent of the governed
People should govern themselves
(Example of) social contract

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5. How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?

Amendments
The amendment process

6. What does the Bill of Rights protect?

(The basic) rights of Americans
(The basic) rights of people living in the United States

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7. How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?

Twenty-seven (27)

8. Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

It says America is free from British control.
It says all people are created equal.
It identifies inherent rights.
It identifies individual freedoms.

9. What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

Declaration of Independence

10. Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

Equality
Liberty

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Social contract
Natural rights
Limited government
Self-government

11. The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document?

Declaration of Independence

12. What is the economic system of the United States?

Capitalism
Free market economy

13. What is the rule of law?

Everyone must follow the law.
Leaders must obey the law.
Government must obey the law.
No one is above the law.

14. Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.

Declaration of Independence

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Articles of Confederation
Federalist Papers
Anti-Federalist Papers
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
Mayflower Compact
Iroquois Great Law of Peace

15. There are three branches of government. Why?

So one part does not become too powerful
Checks and balances
Separation of powers

16. Name the three branches of government.

Legislative, executive, and judicial
Congress, president, and the courts

17. The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?

Executive branch

18. What part of the federal government writes laws?

(U.S.) Congress
(U.S. or national) legislature
Legislative branch

19. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

Senate and House (of Representatives)

20. Name one power of the U.S. Congress.

Writes laws
Declares war
Makes the federal budget

21. How many U.S. senators are there?

One hundred (100)

22. How long is a term for a U.S. senator?

Six (6) years

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23. Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now?

Answers will vary.
(D.C. and U.S. territories have no U.S. senators.)

24. How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

Four hundred thirty-five (435)

25. How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?

Two (2) years

26. Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?

To more closely follow public opinion

27. How many senators does each state have?

Two (2)

28. Why does each state have two senators?

Equal representation (for small states)
The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)

29. Name your U.S. representative.

Answers will vary.
(Territory residents may name their Delegate or Commissioner.)

30. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the current Speaker.

31. Who does a U.S. senator represent?

Citizens of their state
People of their state

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32. Who elects U.S. senators?

Citizens from their state

33. Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?

Citizens in their (congressional) district
People from their district

34. Who elects members of the House of Representatives?

Citizens from their (congressional) district

35. Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?

(Because of) the state’s population
(Because) they have more people

36. The President of the United States is elected for how many years?

Four (4) years

37. The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?

(Because of) the 22nd Amendment
To keep the president from becoming too powerful

38. What is the name of the President of the United States now?

Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the current President.

39. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?

Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the current Vice President.

40. If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?

The Vice President (of the United States)

41. Name one power of the president.

Signs bills into law
Vetoes bills
Enforces laws
Commander in Chief (of the military)
Chief diplomat
Appoints federal judges

42. Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?

The President (of the United States)

43. Who signs bills to become laws?

The President (of the United States)

44. Who vetoes bills?

The President (of the United States)

45. Who appoints federal judges?

The President (of the United States)

46. The executive branch has many parts. Name one.

President (of the United States)
Cabinet
Federal departments and agencies

47. What does the President’s Cabinet do?

Advises the President (of the United States)

48. What are two Cabinet-level positions?

(Examples include but are not limited to:)

Attorney General
Secretary of State
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Treasury
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Energy
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of Homeland Security
Secretary of Commerce
Vice President
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
Director of National Intelligence
United States Trade Representative

49. Why is the Electoral College important?

It decides who is elected president.
It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection.

50. What is one part of the judicial branch?

Supreme Court
Federal courts

51. What does the judicial branch do?

Reviews laws
Explains laws
Resolves disputes (disagreements) about the law
Decides if a law goes against the (U.S.) Constitution

52. What is the highest court in the United States?

Supreme Court

53. How many seats are on the Supreme Court?

Nine (9)

54. How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?

Five (5)

55. How long do Supreme Court justices serve?

(For) life
Lifetime appointment
(Until) retirement

56. Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?

To be independent (of politics)
To limit outside (political) influence

57. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?

Visit uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates for the current Chief Justice.

58. Name one power that is only for the federal government.

Print paper money
Mint coins
Declare war
Create an army
Make treaties
Set foreign policy

59. Name one power that is only for the states.

Provide schooling and education
Provide protection (police)
Provide safety (fire departments)
Give a driver’s license
Approve zoning and land use

60. What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?

(It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.

61. Who is the governor of your state now?

Answers will vary. (D.C. has no governor.)

62. What is the capital of your state?

Answers will vary.

63. There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
A male citizen of any race (can vote).

64. Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?

Citizens

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Citizens of the United States
U.S. citizens

65. What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?

Freedom of expression
Freedom of speech
Freedom of assembly
Freedom to petition the government
Freedom of religion
The right to bear arms

66. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

The United States
The flag

67. Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.

Give up loyalty to other countries
Defend the (U.S.) Constitution
Obey the laws of the United States
Serve in the military (if needed)
Serve (help, do important work for) the nation (if needed)
Be loyal to the United States

68. How can people become United States citizens?

Be born in the United States (14th Amendment)
Naturalize
Derive citizenship (under conditions set by Congress)

69. What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?

Vote
Run for office
Join a political party
Help with a campaign
Join a civic or community group
Contact elected officials
Support or oppose an issue or policy
Write to a newspaper

70. What is one way Americans can serve their country?

Vote
Pay taxes
Obey the law
Serve in the military
Run for office
Work for local, state, or federal government

71. Why is it important to pay federal taxes?

Required by law
Funds the federal government
Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment)
Civic duty

72. It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.

Required by law
Civic duty
Makes the draft fair, if needed

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73. The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.

Freedom
Political liberty
Religious freedom
Economic opportunity
Escape persecution

74. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?

American Indians
Native Americans

75. What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?

Africans
People from Africa

76. What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?

American Revolution
The (American) Revolutionary War
War for (American) Independence

77. Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.

High taxes / Taxation without representation
British soldiers stayed in Americans’ houses
They did not have self-government
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party (Tea Act)
Stamp Act / Sugar Act / Townshend Acts
Intolerable (Coercive) Acts

78. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

(Thomas) Jefferson

79. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

July 4, 1776

80. The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.

(Battle of) Bunker Hill
Declaration of Independence
Washington Crossing the Delaware
(Battle of) Saratoga
Valley Forge
(Battle of) Yorktown