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2025 civics test · USCIS M-1778

Symbols and Holidays, A: Symbols

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Symbols and Holidays A: Symbols

119

What is the capital of the United States?

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  • Washington, D.C.

120

Where is the Statue of Liberty?

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  • New York (Harbor)
  • Liberty Island [Also acceptable are New Jersey, near New York City, and on the Hudson (River).]

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Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

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  • (Because there were) 13 original colonies
  • (Because the stripes) represent the original colonies

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Why does the flag have 50 stars?

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  • (Because there is) one star for each state
  • (Because) each star represents a state
  • (Because there are) 50 states

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What is the name of the national anthem?

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  • The Star-Spangled Banner

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The Nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does that mean?

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  • Out of many, one
  • We all become one

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