U.S. Naturalization:
Understanding the Process
This guide serves as a central hub for public information regarding the journey toward U.S. citizenship. We have collected essential resources and official links to provide a developing overview of the requirements and procedures, helping you understand where to begin your application process with confidence and clarity. The primary function of this guide in its infancy is checking your understanding, and identifying key elements that may get overlooked.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
I am not a lawyer, and the information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration laws and policies are subject to frequent changes; therefore, the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information presented here cannot be guaranteed. Visitors should always consult with a qualified immigration attorney or an accredited representative authorized by the Department of Justice for legal questions or case-specific concerns regarding their U.S. Naturalization process. Your use of this guide does not create an attorney-client relationship.
- Continuous residence requirements
- Physical presence in the U.S.
- Good moral character standards
- Basic English and Civics knowledge
- The Naturalization Interview
- English language proficiency test
- U.S. Civics (history/govt) test
- Interview preparation resources
Policies and Procedures
- Form N-400 application filing
- Biometrics service appointments
- Current USCIS fee schedules
- Fee waiver eligibility info
- Receiving a decision notification
- Attending the Oath Ceremony
- Applying for a U.S. Passport
- Updating Social Security records
- Initial application processing
- Local office interview scheduling
- Background check durations
- Overall estimated path to oath
- 100 questions.
- They ask 10. You can miss 4.
- Translation ~ You need to know 96 of them like the back of your hand.
Eligibility Basics
Continuous Residence Requirements
To qualify for naturalization, you generally must have lived continuously in the United States as a lawful permanent resident for at least 5 years immediately before filing your application (or 3 years if married to and living with a U.S. citizen spouse). Continuous residence means no single trip outside the U.S. lasting 6 months or longer during that period (longer absences can break continuity and may require restarting the clock), and you must also have resided in the state or USCIS district where you file for at least 3 months. If this matches what you've been tracking about your time here without major breaks, you're aligned with the core rule that shows your steady commitment to life in the U.S.
Physical Presence in the U.S.
Applicants must demonstrate they were physically present in the United States for at least half of the required continuous residence period—typically 30 months (about 913 days) out of the last 5 years, or 18 months out of the last 3 years for qualifying spouses of U.S. citizens. This counts actual days spent in the country (time abroad for certain military or government service may be credited as U.S. presence), and it's separate from but interconnected with continuous residence. If you've been tallying your days in the U.S. and hitting or exceeding these thresholds, that's exactly the physical connection USCIS looks for to confirm your ties here.
Good Moral Character Standards
You must show that you have been, and continue to be, a person of good moral character (GMC) during the statutory period (usually the 5 years before filing, or 3 years for spouses) and up to the Oath of Allegiance—meaning no disqualifying criminal convictions, fraud, or other bars like willful failure to support dependents or certain unlawful acts. USCIS reviews your entire record, including conduct outside the period if it reflects on current character, but everyday honesty, tax compliance, and community involvement strengthen your case. If you're reflecting on a clean record without major red flags during the relevant timeframe, this standard is met in the way most eligible applicants understand and satisfy it.
Basic English and Civics Knowledge
Naturalization requires demonstrating the ability to read, write, and speak basic English, plus knowledge of U.S. history and government (civics), typically through a test during your interview—covering topics like the Constitution, branches of government, and key historical events. Exceptions and accommodations exist for age (50/20 or 55/15 rules), disability, or long-term residency, where you may be exempt from one or both or take the test in your native language. If you're preparing for these elements or qualify for an exemption based on your age/residency/disability, you're correctly grasping how this requirement ensures a foundational understanding of American life and values.
Form N-400 Application Filing
The main application for naturalization is USCIS Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization), which you file online through your USCIS account or by mail (paper version still accepted in certain cases). It requires detailed personal information, residency history, travel records, employment details, family info, and answers to questions about moral character, affiliations, and eligibility—most applicants complete it digitally for faster processing and tracking. If you've been gathering your documents and filling out (or planning to fill out) the N-400 accurately and completely, that's precisely the starting point USCIS expects and where the naturalization journey formally begins.
Forms
&
Fees
Biometrics Service Appointments
After USCIS receives and accepts your N-400, you'll be scheduled for a biometrics appointment (usually within a few weeks to months) at a local Application Support Center (ASC) to provide fingerprints, a photograph, and a signature for background and security checks. This step is mandatory for identity verification and FBI name-check/fingerprint processing—bring your appointment notice, valid photo ID, and any requested documents. If you've received (or are anticipating) a biometrics notice letter and understand it's a routine, in-person step to confirm who you are, you're correctly tracking how USCIS moves your case forward.
Current USCIS Fee Schedules
As of 2026, the standard filing fee for Form N-400 is $725 (which includes the biometrics fee—no separate charge anymore), though fees can change with USCIS updates or inflation adjustments, so always check the official USCIS Fee Schedule on their website or in your filing instructions. Payment can be made by credit/debit card (online filing), check, or money order (paper filing), and partial payments or refunds are generally not available once processing begins. If you're budgeting around the current posted amount and planning to pay in full with your application, that's aligned with how most applicants prepare and what USCIS currently requires.
Fee Waiver Eligibility Info
You may qualify for a full or partial fee waiver (Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver) if you can demonstrate financial hardship—such as receiving means-tested public benefits, having household income below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or facing significant financial difficulties due to medical expenses, unemployment, or other circumstances. USCIS reviews these requests case-by-case and requires supporting documentation like tax returns, pay stubs, or benefit award letters. If you're exploring whether your situation meets the hardship criteria and are prepared to submit evidence with an I-912, you're on the right path to understanding how fee relief works for those who truly need it.
Estimated Timelines
Initial Application Processing
After you submit your Form N-400 (online or by mail) and USCIS receives it, initial processing usually begins within a few days to a couple of weeks—this includes a receipt notice (Form I-797C) with your case number, followed by the scheduling of your biometrics appointment. If your payment clears and there are no immediate issues (like missing pages or fee problems), your case moves into the "case is being actively reviewed" stage fairly quickly. If you've received a receipt notice and your biometrics is scheduled (or soon will be), that's the standard early timeline most applicants experience and confirms your application is progressing as expected.
Local Office Interview Scheduling
Once biometrics are completed and background checks are underway, USCIS schedules your naturalization interview at your local field office—the wait time here varies widely by location and caseload, but as of 2026, most applicants receive an interview notice 6–18 months after filing (often 8–12 months in lower-volume districts, longer in high-demand areas like parts of Florida or California). You'll get the notice by mail or in your USCIS online account, with about 4–6 weeks' advance notice to prepare. If your timeline from filing to interview notice falls roughly in that range and matches what others in your area are reporting, you're aligned with the typical path to the in-person step.
Background Check Durations
The FBI name check, fingerprint results, and other security/background investigations run in parallel with other steps and usually take anywhere from a few weeks to several months (most clear within 1–6 months after biometrics), though complex cases (prior names, international travel, or flags) can extend longer. USCIS relies on these clearances before scheduling or conducting the interview, and they continue updating until the Oath. If your case status shows "fingerprint review completed" or "name check" progressing without major holds, that's the norm for the background phase, and you're correctly anticipating that this invisible but essential part can influence the overall speed.
Overall Estimated Path to Oath
From filing the N-400 to taking the Oath of Allegiance, the full naturalization timeline typically spans 10–24 months in 2026 (median around 12–18 months), depending on your location, case complexity, and any requests for evidence or continuations. After passing the interview (English/civics test and review), most people are scheduled for the oath ceremony the same day or within a few weeks/months (some offices do same-day oaths, others batch monthly). If you're seeing a total journey in the 1–2 year ballpark and planning around that with patience for potential variations, you're grasping the realistic end-to-end path that leads to citizenship for the vast majority of eligible applicants.
The Naturalization Interview
The naturalization interview is an in-person appointment at your local USCIS field office (typically 20–45 minutes) where an officer reviews your Form N-400 application, verifies your identity and documents, asks questions about your eligibility (including moral character, residency, and any updates since filing), and administers the English and civics tests. The officer may ask you to explain parts of your application in your own words and will determine if you meet all requirements at that time. If your understanding includes this as a thorough but straightforward review of your life in the U.S. plus the tests, you're aligned with what most successful applicants describe as the key decision point.
Interviews
& Tests
English Language Proficiency Test
During the interview, you must demonstrate an ability to read, write, and speak basic English at a level sufficient for everyday communication—usually tested by reading one out of three simple sentences aloud correctly, writing one out of three dictated sentences correctly, and conversing with the officer in English throughout (they assess your responses to questions). Exemptions apply if you're 50+ with 20+ years as a permanent resident, 55+ with 15+ years, or have a qualifying disability (via Form N-648). If you're practicing simple sentences, preparing to speak clearly during the interview, or checking if you qualify for an exemption, that's exactly how this requirement is designed and understood by eligible applicants.
U.S. Civics (History/Govt) Test
The civics test consists of up to 10 questions (chosen from a fixed list of 100 official questions) about U.S. history and government—covering topics like the Constitution, branches of government, rights, historical figures, and current structure—you need to answer at least 6 correctly to pass. USCIS provides the full 100-question list with answers, and for applicants 65+ with 20+ years as a permanent resident, a simplified 20-question version is used (need 6 correct). If you're studying from the official USCIS 100 questions (or the 20-question version if applicable) and aiming to get at least 60% right, you're correctly preparing for the standard way this test confirms basic knowledge of American civics.
Interview Preparation Resources
USCIS offers free official resources to help you prepare, including the 100 civics questions/answers PDF, flashcards, practice tests, videos, and mobile apps; many local libraries, community organizations, and adult education classes provide free or low-cost English and civics classes tailored for naturalization. Additional helpful tools include the USCIS Naturalization Self-Test online, YouTube channels with mock interviews, and your USCIS account for case updates. If you're using these free USCIS materials, practicing regularly, and perhaps joining a class or study group, you're following the most effective and commonly recommended preparation path that leads applicants to success.
Common
Next Steps
Receiving a Decision Notification
At the end of your naturalization interview, the USCIS officer will usually tell you the decision right then—approved (you pass and move to oath), continued (more evidence or a second test needed), or denied (with reasons explained and appeal options provided). If not decided on the spot, you’ll receive a written decision notice by mail (or in your online USCIS account) within a few days to weeks. If you’ve passed the interview and are waiting for that approval notice or oath scheduling info, you’re exactly where most successful applicants are at this exciting stage—your case is nearly complete.
Attending the Oath Ceremony
Once approved, USCIS schedules your Oath of Allegiance ceremony (often same-day or within a few weeks/months, depending on the field office—some do group ceremonies monthly, others smaller or expedited ones). You’ll receive an official notice with the date, time, location, and what to bring (green card, appointment notice, photo ID); during the ceremony, you’ll take the Oath, surrender your green card, and receive your Certificate of Naturalization. If you’re preparing to attend a ceremony, dress nicely, bring the required items, and plan to celebrate afterward, that’s the standard, meaningful way new citizens finalize their status and become full U.S. citizens.
Applying for a U.S. Passport
As a new U.S. citizen, you can apply for a U.S. passport (the most accepted proof of citizenship and ID for international travel) soon after receiving your Certificate of Naturalization—use Form DS-11 at a passport acceptance facility (post office, library, etc.) or agency, submitting your original Certificate, photos, proof of identity, and fees (around $130–$200 depending on expedited options). Many people apply right after the oath for convenience, and processing takes 6–8 weeks routine (faster with expedited service). If you’re gathering photos and planning to submit DS-11 with your naturalization certificate as proof, you’re correctly following the typical first big post-citizenship step for global mobility.
Updating Social Security Records
After naturalization, update your Social Security record to reflect your new U.S. citizen status and any name change—visit a Social Security office (appointment recommended) with your Certificate of Naturalization, photo ID, and (if applicable) marriage/divorce documents for name updates; this ensures your Social Security card matches your new legal name and citizenship, which helps with employment, taxes, benefits, and records. You can often do this at the same time as other post-oath errands, and it’s free. If you’re planning to bring your Certificate to SSA to get a corrected card (with “U.S. Citizen” notation if desired), you’re aligned with the simple, important housekeeping step most new citizens complete shortly after the oath.
Citizenship Test
Questions
1. What is the supreme law of the land?
2. What does the Constitution do?
3. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
4. What is an amendment?
5. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
6. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
7. How many amendments does the Constitution have?
8. What did the Declaration of Independence do?
9. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
10. What is freedom of religion?
11. What is the economic system in the United States?
12. What is the “rule of law”?
13. Name one branch or part of the government.
14. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
15. Who is in charge of the executive branch?
16. Who makes federal laws?
17. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
18. How many U.S. Senators are there?
19. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
20. Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?
21. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
22. We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
23. Name your U.S. Representative.
24. Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
25. Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
26. We elect a President for how many years?
27. In what month do we vote for President?
28. What is the name of the President of the United States now?
29. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
30. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
31. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
32. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
33. Who signs bills to become laws?
34. Who vetoes bills?
35. What does the President’s Cabinet do?
36. What are two Cabinet-level positions?
37. What does the judicial branch do?
38. What is the highest court in the United States?
39. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
40. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
41. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
42. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
43. Who is the Governor of your state now?
44. What is the capital of your state?
45. What are the two major political parties in the United States?
46. What is the political party of the President now?
47. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
48. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
49. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
50. Name one right only for United States citizens.
51. What are two rights of everyone living in the United States?
52. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
53. What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
54. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
56. When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
57. When must all men register for the Selective Service?
58. What is one reason colonists came to America?
59. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
60. What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
61. Why did the colonists fight the British?
62. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
63. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
64. There were 13 original states. Name three.
65. What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
66. When was the Constitution written?
67. The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
68. What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
69. Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
70. Who was the first President?
71. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
72. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
73. Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
74. Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
75. What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
76. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
77. What did Susan B. Anthony do?
78. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
79. Who was President during World War I?
80. Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
81. Who did the United States fight in World War II?
82. Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
83. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
85. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
86. What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
87. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
88. Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
89. What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
90. What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
91. Name one U.S. territory.
92. Name one state that borders Canada.
93. Name one state that borders Mexico.
94. What is the capital of the United States?
95. Where is the Statue of Liberty?
96. Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
97. Why does the flag have 50 stars?
98. What is the name of the national anthem?
99. When do we celebrate Independence Day?
100. Name two national U.S. holidays.
Citizenship Test Answer Key
1. What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
2. What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government
defines the government
protects basic rights of Americans
3. The idea of self-government is in the first three words of the Constitution. What are these words?
We the People
4. What is an amendment?
a change (to the Constitution)
an addition (to the Constitution)
5. What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
6. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
speech
religion
assembly
press
petition the government
7. How many amendments does the Constitution have?
twenty-seven (27)
8. What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence (from Great Britain)
declared our independence (from Great Britain)
said that the United States is free (from Great Britain)
9. What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
life
liberty
pursuit of happiness
10. What is freedom of religion?
You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion
11. What is the economic system in the United States?
capitalist economy
market economy
12. 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
13. Name one branch or part of the government.
Congress
legislative
President
executive
the courts
judicial
14. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
checks and balances
separation of powers
15. Who is in charge of the executive branch?
the President
16. Who makes federal laws?
Congress
Senate and House (of Representatives)
(U.S. or national) legislature
17. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
the Senate and House (of Representatives)
18. How many U.S. Senators are there?
one hundred (100)
19. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
six (6)
20. Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?
21. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
22. We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
two (2)
23. Name your U.S. Representative.
24. Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people of the state
25. Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
(because of) the state’s population
(because) they have more people
(because) some states have more people
26. We elect a President for how many years?
four (4)
27. In what month do we vote for President?
November
28. What is the name of the President of the United States now?
Donald Trump
29. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
JD Vance
30. If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Vice President
31. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
the Speaker of the House
32. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
the President
33. Who signs bills to become laws?
the President
34. Who vetoes bills?
the President
35. What does the President’s Cabinet do?
advises the President
36. What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Attorney General
Vice President
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of Education
Secretary of Energy
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of Labor
Secretary of State
Secretary of Transportation
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Secretary of Homeland Security
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
37. What does the judicial branch do?
reviews laws
explains laws
resolves disputes (disagreements)
decides if a law goes against the Constitution
38. What is the highest court in the United States?
the Supreme Court
39. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?
nine (9)
40. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
John Roberts
41. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
to print money
to declare war
to create an army
to make treaties
42. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states. What is one power of the states?
provide schooling and education
provide protection (police)
provide safety (fire departments)
give a driver’s license
approve zoning and land use
43. Who is the Governor of your state now?
44. What is the capital of your state?
45. What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Democratic and Republican
46. What is the political party of the President now?
Republican
47. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?
Mike Johnson
48. There are four amendments to the 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)
49. What is one responsibility that is only for United States citizens?
serve on a jury
vote in a federal election
50. Name one right only for United States citizens.
vote in a federal election
run for federal office
51. What are two 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
52. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States
the flag
53. What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
give up loyalty to other countries
defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
obey the laws of the United States
serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
be loyal to the United States
54. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
eighteen (18) and older
55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?
vote
join a political party
help with a campaign
join a civic group
join a community group
give an elected official your opinion on an issue
call Senators and Representatives
publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
run for office
write to a newspaper
56. When is the last day you can send in federal income tax forms?
April 15
57. When must all men register for the Selective Service?
at age eighteen (18)
between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
58. What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom
political liberty
religious freedom
economic opportunity
practice their religion
escape persecution
59. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
American Indians
Native Americans
60. What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
people from Africa
61. Why did the colonists fight the British?
because of high taxes (taxation without representation)
because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering)
because they didn’t have self-government
62. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
63. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
64. There were 13 original states. Name three.
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
65. What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written
The Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution
66. When was the Constitution written?
1787
67. The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
Publius
68. What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
U.S. diplomat
oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
first Postmaster General of the United States
writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac”
started the first free libraries
69. Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
George Washington
70. Who was the first President?
George Washington
71. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
the Louisiana Territory
Louisiana
72. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812
Mexican-American War
Civil War
Spanish-American War
73. Name the U.S. war between the North and the South.
the Civil War
the War between the States
74. Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
slavery
economic reasons
states’ rights
75. What was one important thing that Abraham Lincoln did?
freed the slaves (Emancipation Proclamation)
saved (or preserved) the Union
led the United States during the Civil War
76. What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
freed the slaves
freed slaves in the Confederacy
freed slaves in the Confederate states
freed slaves in most Southern states
77. What did Susan B. Anthony do?
fought for women’s rights
fought for civil rights
78. Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
(Persian) Gulf War
79. Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
80. Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin Roosevelt
81. Who did the United States fight in World War II?
Japan, Germany, and Italy
82. Before he was President, Eisenhower was a general. What war was he in?
World War II
83. During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?
Communism
84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
civil rights (movement)
85. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
fought for civil rights
worked for equality for all Americans
86. What major event happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorists attacked the United States
87. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
Cheyenne
Arawak
Shawnee
Mohegan
Huron
Oneida
Lakota
Seminole
Crow
Teton
Hopi
Inuit
Cherokee
Navajo
Sioux
Chippewa
Choctaw
Pueblo
Apache
Iroquois
Creek
Blackfeet
88. Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Missouri
Mississippi
89. What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
Pacific Ocean
90. What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?
Atlantic Ocean
91. Name one U.S. territory.
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Northern Mariana Islands
Guam
92. Name one state that borders Canada.
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Alaska
93. Name one state that borders Mexico.
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
94. What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C
95. Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York (Harbor)
Liberty Island
96. Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
because there were 13 original colonies
because the stripes represent the original colonies
97. Why does the flag have 50 stars?
because there is one star for each state
because each star represents a state
because there are 50 states
98. What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
99. When do we celebrate Independence Day?
July 4
100. Name two national U.S. holidays.
New Year’s Day
Presidents’ Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas