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The Constitution's Birth & the Founders

6 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: american history — a: colonial period and independence. On test day the officer asks 10 questions from the full bank of 100 and you need 6 correct.

  1. What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

    Answer: The Constitution was written.

  2. When was the Constitution written?

    Answer: 1787

  3. The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

    Answer: (James) Madison

  4. What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

    Answer: U.S. diplomat

  5. Who is the “Father of Our Country”?

    Answer: (George) Washington

  6. Who was the first President?

    Answer: (George) Washington

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