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2025 civics test · Question 4 of 128 · American Government: Principles of American Government
The U.S. Constitution starts with the words “We the People.” What does “We the People” mean?
Accepted answers
- Self-government
- Popular sovereignty
- Consent of the governed
- People should govern themselves
- (Example of) social contract
About this question
- It is question 4 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.
More questions on this topic
American Government: Principles of American Government
- 1. What is the form of government of the United States?
- 2. What is the supreme law of the land?
- 3. Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
- 5. How are changes made to the U.S. Constitution?
- 6. What does the Bill of Rights protect?
- 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?
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