US Civics Test

We offer two assessments: The U.S. Citizenship Test uses the official 120+ USCIS questions with minimal modifications. The Principle Civics Test goes deeper with 150 questions testing how power actually works. While citizenship tests ask you to name the branches of government, Principle asks you to trace how bills become law through committee politics and lobbying, explain why gerrymandering determines your congressman's behavior, and identify which local elections control your property taxes.

The U.S. Citizenship Test (120+ questions) takes about 15-20 minutes. The Principle Civics Test (150 questions) takes about 20-25 minutes. We're not trying to waste your time—just long enough to reveal what you actually know versus what you think you know.

Preparing for naturalization? Take the U.S. Citizenship Test. Want to understand how power actually works beyond memorizing facts? Take the Principle Civics Test. You can take both to see the difference between government-approved knowledge and real civic literacy.

No. Take the test as a guest right now. Create an account afterward to save your results and see exactly which civic knowledge gaps you have—and why they matter.

We test mechanics, not opinions. You'll analyze how filibusters block legislation, how primary elections eliminate moderate candidates, and how media ownership shapes coverage. Your political views are irrelevant—we're measuring whether you understand the institutional forces that determine outcomes regardless of party control.

It covers the full decision-making chain from city council to Supreme Court. You'll track how zoning laws affect housing costs, how federal agencies write binding regulations, and how interest groups mobilize voters. Unlike the citizenship test's constitutional facts, we test whether you can predict policy outcomes and understand how power flows.

The U.S. Citizenship Test covers government structure, constitutional basics, and American history. The Principle test adds: media literacy (spotting propaganda, tracing funding), current policy (tracking legislation, understanding implementation), government mechanics (following money, mapping influence), power analysis (identifying decision-makers, understanding regulatory capture), and practical application (predicting consequences, evaluating claims).

The U.S. Citizenship Test uses straightforward facts required for naturalization. The Principle test is more challenging—it tests genuine understanding through real scenarios you'll encounter as a citizen, from ballot measures to how different government levels impact your life.

Yes. We cover current political realities, not outdated textbooks. Questions address modern media literacy (deepfakes, AI misinformation), contemporary processes (TikTok bans, encryption backdoors, state privacy laws), and how government actually functions today. The U.S. Citizenship Test uses official USCIS questions that update on their schedule.

You get a percentage score and knowledge level (Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced). More importantly, you'll see exactly which civic knowledge areas need strengthening—and why they matter.

They show where you're vulnerable to manipulation or missing opportunities for influence. We identify gaps in understanding local budgets, federal regulations, or media bias—then explain how these limit your effectiveness as a citizen.

Civic illiteracy costs you money and freedom. If you don't know how school board elections determine your kids' curriculum, how state insurance commissioners set your premiums, or how federal agencies interpret workplace laws, you're operating blind in a system designed for informed participants.

Yes, anytime. We encourage it after you've learned in areas where you scored lower. Your progress is tracked with an account.

Yes. Questions cover current policies, recent developments, and ongoing civic issues. They test your awareness of what's happening—not whether you support it. Understanding current events is essential for informed participation.

Perfect. Disagreement is healthy in democracy. We test whether you understand what policies exist, how they work, and their impacts—not whether you like them. You can strongly oppose a policy while demonstrating excellent civic knowledge by understanding its mechanics.

We dissect processes, not positions. Instead of asking whether immigration is good or bad, we test whether you understand visa categories, deportation procedures, and which agencies enforce border policy. We measure your grasp of institutional mechanics that operate identically regardless of which party controls them.

Constitutional principles mean nothing without implementation details. Knowing the First Amendment exists won't help you understand social media moderation, campaign finance laws, or executive orders bypassing Congress. Real civic engagement requires understanding today's institutional realities.

You get immediate, detailed feedback. Create an account to track progress over time and focus on the civic knowledge areas that matter most for your life.

Yes. You'll get detailed feedback on which civic knowledge areas to strengthen and why they matter. Everything's designed to be practical and applicable to daily life.

Absolutely. Whether you're a high school student, college graduate, or lifelong learner, the questions focus on practical civic knowledge every citizen should understand.

Take it initially to establish your baseline, then again after engaging with civic learning or experiencing significant political events. Many users track progress with quarterly assessments.

Anyone who wants to know if they're truly prepared to participate in democracy. Especially valuable for new voters, immigrants and new citizens, educators, students, parents, and political enthusiasts testing their real knowledge.

Extremely. You may understand American politics better than many native-born citizens—this test confirms that while identifying remaining gaps. It goes beyond the citizenship test to show how government actually functions.

Yes. This test reveals gaps between what we teach and how government actually functions. It's an excellent tool to assess real civic readiness and design more effective education.

It ensures you can explain how politics affects your family—school funding, healthcare costs, local infrastructure. Many parents discover they need to strengthen their own civic knowledge first.

Yes. Test results are encrypted and stored securely. Guests provide no personal information. Account holders have full control and can delete their data anytime.

Absolutely. Fully optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop. Take it wherever you're comfortable—the experience adapts to your device.

Only with an account. See progress over multiple attempts, track improvements in specific areas, and get personalized recommendations.

Yes. Designed for users with different abilities and needs. Contact support if you encounter accessibility issues—we'll address them immediately.