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2025 civics test · Question 21 of 128 · American Government: System of Government
How many U.S. senators are there?
Answer
- One hundred (100)
About this question
- It is question 21 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?
- The 2008 test asks the same question, as question 18 on the 2008 test. The accepted answers can be worded differently, so study the list for your own test.
- It is not one of the 20 questions for 65/20 applicants.
- 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: System of Government
- 17. The President of the United States is in charge of which branch of government?
- 18. What part of the federal government writes laws?
- 19. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
- 20. Name one power of the U.S. Congress.
- 22. How long is a term for a U.S. senator?
- 23. Who is one of your state’s U.S. senators now?
- 24. How many voting members are in the House of Representatives?
- 25. How long is a term for a member of the House of Representatives?
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