Anyone hoping to become a naturalized US citizen must pass a civics test that assesses their knowledge of US history and government. To pass, applicants need to get at least six of 10 questions right.
Most people pass: as of September 2016 (the latest figures available) the national success rate was 91%. Think you can, too? Take our test below.
Answers:Â
1) Paul D. Ryan 2) Vermont 3) George Washington 4) Thomas Jefferson 5) The President 6) 27 7) John Roberts 8) 435 9) Woodrow Wilson 10) CaliforniaÂ
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