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Flag, Anthem & Holidays
5 official civics questions from the 2008 version (100 questions) of the USCIS naturalization test — the 2008 test applies if USCIS received your Form N-400 before October 20, 2025. Topic area: integrated civics — b: symbols & c: holidays. On test day the officer asks 10 questions from the full bank of 100 and you need 6 correct.
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Answer: because there were 13 original colonies
Why does the flag have 50 stars?
Answer: because there is one star for each state
What is the name of the national anthem?
Answer: The Star-Spangled Banner
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
Answer: July 4
Name two national U.S. holidays.
Answer: New Year's Day
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