Obtaining U.S. citizenship or nationality is an important step for thousands of immigrants each year. Among the requirements of the naturalization process, one of the best known is the civics exam, also known as the citizenship test, an oral test designed to assess knowledge of U.S. government, history, and symbols.
Although the official exam is administered in English, we offer this Spanish version of the simulator as a support tool for practicing and familiarizing yourself with the exam questions.
What is the citizenship test in 2025?
The civics test is part of the interview. naturalization carried out by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
In its 2025 version, the test includes 128 official questions on topics such as the U.S. government and its three branches, the Constitution and fundamental rights, key moments in the country's history, and national symbols and holidays.
During the interview, which is conducted in English, the USCIS officer will select up to 20 questions from this list. To pass, you must answer at least 12 correctly.
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Practice with our Spanish citizenship exam simulator 2025
To help you prepare, Enlace Latino NC offers you a free interactive simulator of the civics exam. The version you'll find here is the Spanish version of the citizenship exam, although the actual oral exam is conducted in English.
Civics Test for U.S. Citizenship
Questions per exam: 20 (of 128 total)
Correct answers to pass: 12 (60%)
This simulator uses the 2025 version of the USCIS civics test.
With this tool you can:
- Practice with real questions from the 2025 citizenship test
- Test your knowledge and see your results instantly
- Repeat the test as many times as you want
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Special considerations for people over 65 years of age
If you are 65 or older and have been a permanent resident for at least 20 years, you can take a simplified version of the citizenship test to apply for and obtain U.S. citizenship.
In this case, you can take the test in the language of your choice.
Get more information by visiting the USCIS website

