2025 test · Question 2· Principles of American Government65/20 question
What is the supreme law of the land?
Official answer
- U.S. Constitution
This is question 2 of 128 on the 2025 civics test, in the “Principles of American Government” part of American Government. In the interview, the officer asks up to 20 questions and you need 12 correct answers to pass. It is one of the questions marked for applicants who qualify for the 65/20 special consideration (65 or older, with at least 20 years as a permanent resident).
The same question is also on the 2008 test, as question 1, with different official answers:
- the Constitution
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- 3.Name one thing the U.S. Constitution does.
- 4.The U.S. Constitution starts with the words "We the People." What does "We the People" mean?
- 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?
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