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2025 civics test · Question 35 of 128 · American Government: System of Government
Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
Accepted answers
- (Because of) the state’s population
- (Because) they have more people
- (Because) some states have more people
About this question
- It is question 35 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 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.
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American Government: System of Government
- 31. Who does a U.S. senator represent?
- 32. Who elects U.S. senators?
- 33. Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent?
- 34. Who elects members of the House of Representatives?
- 36. The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
- 37. The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
- 38. What is the name of the President of the United States now?
- 39. What is the name of the Vice President of the United States now?
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