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Could you pass the US citizenship test? This link provided is a practice test to see if you truly could become a US citizen. This will allow you to see how much you know about being a citizen of the US and what you might need to refresh your memory on.

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The 2008 civics practice test is a study tool to help you test your knowledge of U.S. history and government. Use this online tool in English to prepare for the civics portion of the naturalization test. The civics practice test is also available in Spanish, but please note that the actual test is in English.

This practice test contains 20 questions.

What to Expect During the Real Test

The actual civics test is NOT a multiple choice test. During the naturalization interview, a USCIS officer will ask you up to 10 questions from the list of 100 questions in English. You must answer correctly 6 of the 10 questions to pass the civics test.

Certain applicants, because of their age and time as a lawful permanent resident, are exempt from the English requirements for naturalization and may take the civics test in the language of their choice. For more information, see our Exceptions and Accommodations page.

Tips for Studying

On the naturalization test, some answers may change because of elections or appointments. As you study for the test, make sure that you know the most current answers to the questions. Answer these questions with the name of the official who is serving at the time of your eligibility interview with USCIS. The USCIS officer will not accept an incorrect answer.

The instructions and content in this practice civics test are not intended to provide legal advice or guarantee that you will pass the civics test during your naturalization interview. If you have any questions, visit the Find Help in Your Community page.

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Welcome to the 2008 Civics Practice Test!

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The 2008 civics practice test is a study tool to help you test your knowledge of U.S. history and government. Use this online tool in English to prepare for the civics portion of the naturalization test. The civics practice test is also available in Spanish, but please note that the actual test is in English.

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Involuntary v. Voluntary Citizen Participation

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Involuntary v. Voluntary Citizen Participation

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Involuntary means you are required to do something. Whereas voluntary you have the choice if you want to participate or not. In this article you will understand the difference between involuntary and voluntary citizen participation and some examples that go with each. After learning more about the two see which one you tend to do more of, voluntary or involuntary.

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STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD MEETING

You are hereby given notice that the State Rules and Regulations Board will meet at 9:00 a.m. Friday, September 29, 2023, in Room 582-N, Statehouse.

SECRETARY SCHWAB RECOGNIZES SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION MONTH

Today, Secretary of State Scott Schwab is joining the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) to remind Kansans to register to vote or update their existing registration if needed.

SCHWAB ANNOUNCES NEW SENIOR STAFF

Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced the appointment of John Milburn to serve as Special Assistant for Communications and Policy in the Publications Division starting August 21.

STATE RULES AND REGULATIONS BOARD MEETING

You are hereby given notice that the State Rules and Regulations Board will meet at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 17, 2023, in Room 142-S, Statehouse. Remote attendance options are available.

SCHWAB APPOINTED PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECRETARIES OF STATE

Today, Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab was appointed President of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS).

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You are hereby given notice that the State Rules and Regulations Board will meet at 9:00 a.m. Friday, September 29, 2023, in Room 582-N, Statehouse. Today, Secretary of State Scott Schwab is joining the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) to remind Kansans to register to vote or update their existing registration if needed.

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In this video, you will learn why it is important to pay taxes. Your taxes don't just go to the government. They pay for different services that you use daily or you will use in the future.

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Why Pay Taxes?: Your Dollars at Work | History

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This assignment will allow you to create a service project for a issue/problem in your community. It is important that we are active citizens in our community and what better way than a service project.

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Jury duty is an important part of our democracy, but it also one of the most dreaded involuntary citizen participation. With this link below you will be able to find out when you become eligible for jury duty, what you could possible do, how much you would get paid, and could you possible get out of it.

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Jury service is a civic duty. A jury decides the facts of a case in accordance with principles of the law as explained by a judge.

Jurors listen to testimony, review evidence, and render decisions in civil and criminal trials. Most U.S. citizens who are 18 or older may serve on a federal jury. The Jury Selection and Service Act establishes the process for selecting jurors and provides requirements citizens must meet in order to qualify for serving on a federal jury.

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Jury service is a civic duty. A jury decides the facts of a case in accordance with principles of the law as explained by a judge.

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People can talk about different topics and respect each others opinions, but when it comes to political opinions its a different story. We need to understand that not everyone is going to agree with out opinion and that's okay. Today that is a tough thing to do because people are very grounded in "my ways the right way" and it can hurt how people view others. Through this Ted Talk, Timothy Dale will talk about how to talk politics to your friends and still respect them/remain friends.

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How to Talk Politics and Keep Friends | Timothy Dale | TEDxUWLaCrosse

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Voting is a voluntary citizen participation, so it is not required that you vote. Many young adults have not turned out to the polls when it comes to elections. It is important to use your voice with your vote to show what you want and who you want to represent you. In this article it talks about youth voting turn outs and why it is important that the young adults come out and vote. It also has some graphs that show who most relate to more in political party wise and others in the community.

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On Thursday, November 17, Tufts University's Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) joined Brookings' Governance Studies to discuss the millennial vote in the...

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Selective Service is involuntary citizen participation in which men 18 years and older must register for the military. Now some of you boys who are about to turn 18 are probably thinking "no way am I going to the military". That is not how it works. If there was ever a major crisis they would have a military draft and pull people to serve. In this website, it tells you how selective service works, along with a chart that tells you who needs to register.

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Immigrants & Dual Nationals

Immigrants
U.S. immigrants are required by law to register with the Selective Service System 30 days after their 18th birthday or 30 days after entry into the United States if they are between the ages of 18 and 25. This includes U.S. born and naturalized citizens, parolees, undocumented immigrants, legal permanent residents, asylum seekers, refugees, and all males with visas of any kind which expired more than 30 days ago.

The few individuals who are exempt from this requirement are those on current non-immigrant visas, as long as they remain on a valid visa up until they turn 26. If you have received a letter from us requesting that you register, please send us copies of supporting documentation to show you are exempt.

Dual Nationals
U.S. dual nationals are required by law to register with the Selective Service System within 30 days of their 18th birthday, regardless of whether they live inside or outside of the U.S. Dual nationals residing outside of the U.S. can register using a foreign address here.

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Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System

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Immigrants & Dual Nationals Immigrants U.S. immigrants are required by law to register with the Selective Service System 30 days after their 18th birthday or 30 days after entry into the United States if they are between the ages of 18 and 25. This includes U.S.

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A good citizen keeps up to date on all the current events going on not just in their community or state, but stuff that is happening all around the world. This allows people to understand all that is going on in the world and how it could impact the US or you personally. There are many different news outlets for people to use, but it can be hard to find some that give you the straight facts without any bias in it. This link is for students to keep up with current events without having to wonder if it is "fake news".

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Teaching Kids News - Readable, teachable news.

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We all know the words of the Pledge of Allegiance, but do we know the history of it. Saying the Pledge is voluntary citizen participation because no one can force you to recite it. There have been many changes to the pledge that over the years. Through this quiz, lets see what you know and don't know about the history of the Pledge of Allegiance!

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Join an activity with your class and find or create your own quizzes and flashcards.