Being born in the United States makes you a U.S. citizen. But immigrants—people who move from another country to live here—have to apply to become U.S. citizens. About 700,000 immigrants earn American citizenship each year. 

Becoming a U.S. citizen is a long process. One of the final steps is passing a test about American government, history, geography, and holidays. 

How well would you do? Find out by answering the questions below. They are similar to the ones asked on the actual citizenship test. Good luck!


If you were born in the United States, you’re automatically a U.S. citizen. But immigrants who live in the U.S. have to apply to become U.S. citizens. About 700,000 immigrants go through the lengthy process of becoming naturalized each year.

One of the final steps is taking a civics test covering American government, history, geography, and holidays. Applicants for U.S. citizenship are asked 10 questions from a list of 100, and they must answer at least 6 correctly to pass. The average pass rate is 91 percent.

How well would you do? Find out by answering these questions adapted from the actual citizenship test. Good luck!