U.S. Citizenship Civics Test · Civics (American Government, History, Symbols and Holidays)
U.S. Citizenship Civics Test: Symbols and Holidays Concepts
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Overview
This last chapter covers the symbols and holidays of the United States. These are some of the easiest questions on the test, and many people already know them from daily life.
The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. The flag has 13 stripes for the 13 original colonies and 50 stars, one for each state. The national anthem is "The Star-Spangled Banner," and the nation's first motto, "E Pluribus Unum," means "Out of many, one."
Independence Day is the country's birthday and celebrates independence from Britain. Memorial Day honors soldiers who died in military service, and Veterans Day honors people who have served in the U.S. military. Other national holidays include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Key concepts
The flag
The flag has 13 stripes for the 13 original colonies and 50 stars, one for each state.
Memory tipStripes = colonies, stars = states.
Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version) · as of 2025
Statue of Liberty
A famous statue on Liberty Island in New York Harbor.
Memory tipLiberty Island, New York Harbor.
E Pluribus Unum
The nation's first motto. It means "Out of many, one."
Memory tipMany people, one nation.
Memorial Day and Veterans Day
Memorial Day honors soldiers who died in military service. Veterans Day honors people who have served in the U.S. military.
Memory tipMemorial = remember those who died.
National holidays
Examples include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Memory tipLearn three you already celebrate.
Often tested
- The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.
- The flag has 13 stripes and 50 stars.
- The national anthem is "The Star-Spangled Banner."
- Independence Day is the country's birthday.
- Memorial Day honors soldiers who died in military service.
Easy to confuse: Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day
| Topic | Memorial Day | Veterans Day |
|---|---|---|
| Who it honors | Soldiers who died in military service | People who have served in the U.S. military |
| Official civics question | Question 127 | Question 128 |