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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.
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
Answer: The Constitution was written.
When was the Constitution written?
Answer: 1787
The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
Answer: (James) Madison
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
Answer: U.S. diplomat
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
Answer: (George) Washington
Who was the first President?
Answer: (George) Washington
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