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2025 civics test · Question 60 of 128 · American Government: System of Government
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
Answer
- (It states that the) powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people.
About this question
- It is question 60 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 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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- 56. Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
- 57. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
- 58. Name one power that is only for the federal government.
- 59. Name one power that is only for the states.
- 61. Who is the governor of your state now?
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