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The Declaration & Your First Freedoms
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: american government — a: principles of american democracy. On test day the officer asks 10 questions from the full bank of 100 and you need 6 correct.
What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?
Answer: speech
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Answer: announced our independence (from Great Britain)
What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?
Answer: life
What is freedom of religion?
Answer: You can practice any religion, or not practice a religion.
What is the economic system in the United States?
Answer: capitalist economy
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