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13 official civics questions from the 2025 version (128 questions) of the USCIS naturalization test — the 2025 test applies if USCIS received your Form N-400 on or after October 20, 2025. Topic area: american government — b: system of government. On test day the officer asks up to 20 questions from the full bank of 128 and you need 12 correct.
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Congress is the legislative branch — it writes laws. It has two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. This module has several numbers and terms to learn. Take them one at a time and you will have them all.
The Senate has one hundred senators total — two per state, times fifty states. Each senator serves a six-year term. Senators represent the citizens of their whole state. Remember: two per state, six-year term, one hundred total. Two and six rhyme with Senate.
The House of Representatives has four hundred thirty-five voting members. Each serves a two-year term. A representative speaks for the people in their congressional district — a part of their state. States with more people have more representatives. Two-year terms, four hundred thirty-five members, district-level.
Congress has several powers. It writes laws, declares war, and makes the federal budget. On the test, you only need to name one power of Congress. Keep this straight: it is Congress — not the president — that declares war.
Why do House representatives serve shorter terms than senators? The official answer is: to more closely follow public opinion. Two-year terms mean representatives face voters often, so they stay close to what their district wants right now. Each state has two senators because of the Great Compromise, giving equal representation to small states.
The top trap in this module is swapping Senate and House numbers. Anchor this: Senate — two per state, six-year term, one hundred total. House — by population, two-year term, four hundred thirty-five total. Two and six for the Senate. Two and four-thirty-five for the House.
The summary. Senate: one hundred senators, six-year terms, representing the whole state. House: four hundred thirty-five members, two-year terms, representing their district. Congress writes laws and declares war. The flashcard deck locks every number in place.
Quick self-check before we drill the cards. Without looking, try to answer this in your head: Name one power of the U.S. Congress. Picture your answer — then the cards will confirm it. If it came easily, great. If not, that is exactly what to watch for.
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
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What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
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Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
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How many U.S. senators are there?
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How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
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How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
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How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
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Why do U.S. representatives serve shorter terms than U.S. senators?
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How many senators does each state have?
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Why does each state have two senators?
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Who does a U.S. senator represent?
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Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
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Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
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Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
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