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2025 civics test · Question 36 of 128 · American Government: System of Government
The President of the United States is elected for how many years?
Answer
- Four (4) years
About this question
- It is question 36 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?
- 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: System of Government
- 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?
- 35. Some states have more representatives than other states. Why?
- 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?
- 40. If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
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