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2025 civics test · Question 12 of 128 · American Government: Principles of American Government
What is the economic system of the United States?
Accepted answers
- Capitalism
- Free market economy
About this question
- It is question 12 on the official USCIS list of 128 questions for the 2025 civics test, the test for people who filed Form N-400 on or after October 20, 2025. Which test do I take?
- You only need to give one of the answers listed.
- 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 20 questions out loud and you need 12 correct answers to pass.
More questions on this topic
American Government: Principles of American Government
- 7. How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?
- 8. Why is the Declaration of Independence important?
- 9. What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
- 10. Name two important ideas from the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
- 11. The words “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness” are in what founding document?
- 13. What is the rule of law?
- 14. Many documents influenced the U.S. Constitution. Name one.
- 15. There are three branches of government. Why?
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