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Principles — System Fundamentals
4 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 — a: principles of american government. On test day the officer asks 20 questions from the full bank of 128 and you need 12 correct.
What is the form of government of the United States?
Answer: Republic
What is the economic system of the United States?
Answer: Capitalism
What is the rule of law?
Answer: Everyone must follow the law.
There are three branches of government. Why?
Answer: So one part does not become too powerful
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