2008 test · Question 45 of 100 ★ 65/20
What are the two major political parties in the United States?
Official USCIS answers
- Democratic and Republican
Why this is the answer
The United States has a two-party system, and these two parties dominate national elections. Almost every president and member of Congress belongs to either the Democratic Party or the Republican Party.
💡 Memory tip: Remember 'D and R': Democrats and Republicans are the two big teams.
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).