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2008 civics test · Question 17 of 100 · American Government: System of Government
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Answer
- the Senate and House (of Representatives)
This question is from the 2008 test, which is only for people who filed Form N-400 before October 20, 2025. If you filed on or after that date, study the 2025 test instead: see the same question on the 2025 test.
About this question
- It is question 17 on the official USCIS list of 100 questions for the 2008 civics test, the test for people who filed Form N-400 before October 20, 2025. Which test do I take?
- The 2025 test asks the same question, as question 19 on the 2025 test. The accepted answers can be worded differently, so study the list for your own test.
- It is one of the 20 questions for 65/20 applicants: people who are 65 or older and have been permanent residents for 20 years or more.
- At the interview the officer asks up to 10 questions out loud and you need 6 correct answers to pass.
More questions on this topic
American Government: System of Government
- 13. Name one branch or part of the government.
- 14. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
- 15. Who is in charge of the executive branch?
- 16. Who makes federal laws?
- 18. How many U.S. Senators are there?
- 19. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
- 20. Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?
- 21. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
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