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Three Branches, Checks & Balances
3 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 — b: system of government. On test day the officer asks 10 questions from the full bank of 100 and you need 6 correct.
Name one branch or part of the government.
Answer: Congress
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Answer: checks and balances
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
Answer: the President
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