If you weren’t already an American Citizen, could you pass the written test to get in?

Ever wondered about that?

In fact, the test was just updated by President Trump.  Could you pass the updated version?

Glenn Beck put all of that to the test, taking some of the questions live on the air, administered by his co-host the ever-hilarious Stu Burguiere.

Glenn did great as expected.

Watch here and then scroll down and I’ll give you ALL the questions and we can see how YOU do:

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Want to test yourself?

Here are 101 questions from the updated 2025 Citizenship test:

🇺🇸 2025 U.S. Naturalization Civics Test

(Implemented September 2025, 128 questions total — applicants are asked 20 and must answer 12 correctly to pass)

1. What is the form of government of the United States?

  • Republic

  • Constitution-based federal republic

  • Representative democracy

2. What is the supreme law of the land?

  • (U.S.) Constitution

3. Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.

  • Forms the government

  • Defines powers of government

  • Defines the parts of government

  • Protects the rights of the people

4. The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?

  • Self-government

  • Popular sovereignty

  • Consent of the governed

  • People should govern themselves

  • (Example of) social contract

5. How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?

  • Amendments

  • The amendment process

6. What does the Bill of Rights protect?

  • (The basic) rights of Americans

  • (The basic) rights of people living in the United States

7. How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?

  • Twenty-seven (27)

8. Why is the Declaration of Independence important?

  • It says America is free from British control.

  • It says all people are created equal.

  • It identifies inherent rights.

  • It identifies individual freedoms.

9. What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?

  • Declaration of Independence

10. Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.

  • Equality

  • Liberty

  • Social contract

  • Natural rights

  • Limited government

  • Self-government

11. The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document?

  • Declaration of Independence

12. What is the economic system of the United States?

  • Capitalism

  • Free market economy

13. What is the rule of law?

  • Everyone must follow the law.

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  • Leaders must obey the law.

  • Government must obey the law.

  • No one is above the law.

14. Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.

  • Declaration of Independence

  • Articles of Confederation

  • Federalist Papers

  • Anti-Federalist Papers

  • Virginia Declaration of Rights

  • Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

  • Mayflower Compact

  • Iroquois Great Law of Peace

15. There are three branches of government. Why?

  • So one part does not become too powerful

  • Checks and balances

  • Separation of powers

16. Name the three branches of government.

  • Legislative, executive, and judicial

  • Congress, president, and the courts

17. The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?

  • Executive branch

18. What part of the federal government writes laws?

  • (U.S.) Congress

  • (U.S. or national) legislature

  • Legislative branch

19. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?

  • Senate and House (of Representatives)

20. Name one power of the U.S. Congress.

  • Writes laws

  • Declares war

  • Makes the federal budget

21. How many U.S. senators are there?

  • One hundred (100)

22. How long is a term for a U.S. senator?

  • Six (6) years

23. Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now?

  • Answers will vary.
    (D.C. and U.S. territories have no U.S. senators.)

24. How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?

  • Four hundred thirty-five (435)

25. How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?

  • Two (2) years

26. Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?

  • To more closely follow public opinion

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27. How many senators does each state have?

  • Two (2)

28. Why does each state have two senators?

  • Equal representation (for small states)

  • The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)

29. Name your U.S. representative.

  • Answers will vary.
    (Territory residents may name their Delegate or Commissioner.)

30. What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?

 

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