2008 test · Question 13 of 100 ★ 65/20
Name one branch or part of the government.
Official USCIS answers
- Congress
- legislative
- President
- executive
- the courts
- judicial
Why this is the answer
The U.S. government is divided into three separate branches: the legislative branch (Congress), the executive branch (President), and the judicial branch (the courts). Each branch has its own powers and responsibilities.
💡 Memory tip: Remember the three branches: Congress makes laws, the President enforces laws, and the courts interpret laws.
This is the 2008 test, for N-400s filed before October 20, 2025. Filed on or after that date? Use the 2025 test.
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Source: USCIS, Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test (rev. 01/19).