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10 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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The executive branch is led by the president. This session covers how long a president serves, what limits exist, what powers the president has, what the Cabinet does, and how the Electoral College works. Many high-value test questions live in this module.
The president is elected for four years per term. A president can serve only two terms — that is the limit. This limit comes from the 22nd Amendment, which prevents any president from becoming too powerful by serving too long. Four years per term, two terms maximum.
The president has several powers. The president signs bills into law, or can veto — refuse — a bill. The president is Commander in Chief of the military. The president also appoints federal judges. On the test, you only need to name one power. Any of these is accepted.
If the president can no longer serve, the Vice President becomes president. That is the succession rule in the 2025 bank — it asks only for the first step. Separately, the Cabinet advises the president. Cabinet-level positions include the Secretary of State, Attorney General, Secretary of the Treasury, and many others. You must name two on the test.
The Electoral College is important because it decides who is elected president. It provides a compromise between the popular election of the president and congressional selection. Understanding this system is all you need for the test — know what it does, not every detail of how it works.
Separate the jobs: Congress declares war; the president is Commander in Chief. The president appoints federal judges. The president also signs bills or vetoes them, while Congress makes federal laws. Say the institution along with its job.
Summary. Four-year term, two-term limit from the 22nd Amendment. The president signs or vetoes bills, commands the military, and appoints federal judges. If unable to serve, the Vice President takes over. The Cabinet advises. The Electoral College decides the winner. The card deck will make each answer automatic.
Quick self-check before we drill the cards. Without looking, try to answer this in your head: The President of the United States is elected for how many years? Picture your answer — then the cards will confirm it. If it came easily, great. If not, that is exactly what to watch for.
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
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The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
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The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
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If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
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Name one power of the president.
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Who is Commander in Chief of the U.S. military?
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Who signs bills to become laws?
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Who vetoes bills?
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The executive branch has many parts. Name one.
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What does the President's Cabinet do?
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Why is the Electoral College important?
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