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Civics and Citizenship Study Materials

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Learning about your country and the rights and responsibilities that accompany citizenship is an important part of being a good citizen. USCIS and the Office of Citizenship have developed a variety of educational materials that allow immigrants to learn more about U.S. history and government as they prepare for the naturalization test. These products include:

  • Civics Flash Cards: The Civics Flash Cards contain sample U.S. history and government questions and answers. Immigrants applying for naturalization can use these flash cards as a study tool to prepare for the naturalization test and teachers and volunteers can use these flash cards in the classroom. The Civics Flash Cards are also available for purchase through the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO). To order hard copies of the Civics Flash Cards, follow the GPO link to the right or call 1-866-512-1800 (toll-free) or 202-512-1800 if you live in the Washington, DC metro area.

    Adobe PDF Flash Card Instructions:
    • 1. Open the Adobe PDF version on your computer and print the entire document. The document has a total of 48 pages. There are 96 flash cards—two per page.
    • 2. Cut out the flash cards. Paste the question and answer for each card on opposite sides of a 3” x 5” index card with the question on the front and the answer on the back. Pasting the questions and answers on index cards will make the cards more durable, allowing for longer use. 
    • 3. Once the flash cards are pasted on 3" x 5" index cards, stack them together with all of the questions facing the same side.
    • 4. To use as a study tool, pick up a card and read the question. When you are ready to answer, turn the card over and see if your answer was correct.

  • Learn About the United States: Quick Civics Lessons: This booklet provides short lessons, based on each of the civics questions on the naturalization test. This additional information is intended to help naturalization applicants gain a deeper understanding of U.S. history and government as they prepare to become citizens. During the naturalization interview, applicants will NOT be tested on the additional information in the short lessons.

  • Sample U.S. History and Government Questions and Answers: A list of sample U.S. history and government questions for naturalization test preparation. The document is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.

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