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2008 civics test · Question 70 of 100 · American History: Colonial Period and Independence
Who was the first President?
Answer
- (George) Washington
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 128 questions for the 2025 test.
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- It is question 70 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?
- 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 History: Colonial Period and Independence
- 62. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
- 63. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
- 64. There were 13 original states. Name three.
- 65. What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
- 66. When was the Constitution written?
- 67. The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
- 68. What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
- 69. Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
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