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2025 civics test · Question 82 of 128 · American History: Colonial Period and Independence
What founding document was written in 1787?
Answer
- (U.S.) Constitution
About this question
- It is question 82 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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American History: Colonial Period and Independence
- 78. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
- 79. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
- 80. The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.
- 81. There were 13 original states. Name five.
- 83. The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
- 84. Why were the Federalist Papers important?
- 85. Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
- 86. George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.
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