US Citizenship Podcast

Here are the 96 & 100 questions related to Presidents Day.

We have almost completed the recording of the new 100 questions. The audio recordings of the new 100 questions will begin to post during Presidents Week. There will be ten to fifteen questions per podcast.

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Here is the first podcast on the new 100 Questions (USCIS 100)

Today we will listen to our twelfth practice interview (plus election prediction) with Chau Hoanh Chieu (Saigon, Vietnam). The questions are based on the N-400. You can get a pdf. of the Basic Interview with ten quetions from

Here are ten sentences for reading and dictation. These sentences are based on answers to the USCIS 96:91-96 Questions. Instead of phrasal responses, the answers are given in complete sentences.91. The benefits of being a citizen of the United States are to obtain Federal government jobs;to travel with a U.S. passport; or to petition for close relatives to come to the United States to live.92. Yes, the Constitution can be changed.93. The right to vote is the most important right granted to U.S. citizens.94. The White House is the President's official home.95. The United States Capitol (Building) is the place where Congress meets.96. There are 3 branches in the United States government.

Here are ten sentences for reading and dictation. These sentences are based on answers to the USCIS 96:81-90 Questions. Instead of phrasal responses, the answers are given in complete sentences.

81. The President is Commander-in-Chief of the United States military.82. We vote for the President in November.83. The new President is inaugurated in January.84. There is no limit to the number of times (terms) a Senator or Congressman may bere-elected.85. The Democratic and Republican parties are the two major political parties.86. The executive branch of our government is the President, the Cabinet, and departments under the cabinet members.87. The freedom of speech comes from the Bill of Rights.88. The N-400 is used to apply for naturalization.89. The United States is a republic (and a democracy).90. The purposes of the United Nations are for countries to discuss and try to resolve world problems or to provide economic aid to many countries.

Here are ten sentences for reading and dictation. These sentences are based on answers to the USCIS 96:71-80 Questions. Instead of phrasal responses, the answers are given in complete sentences.71. Congress has the power to declare war.72. The 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments guarantee voting rights.73. The Constitution was written in 1787.74. The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.75. The rights of all people living in the U.S. are guaranteed by the Constitution.76. The Preamble is the introduction to the Constitution.77. Congress meets in the U.S. Capitol building.78. The White House is the President's official home.79. The White House is located in Washington D.C.80. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom ofreligion, freedom of assembly, and the right to petition the Government.

Here are ten sentences for reading and dictation. These sentences are based on answers to the USCIS 96:61-70 Questions. Instead of phrasal responses, the answers are given in complete sentences.

61. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States.

62. Abraham Lincoln was President during the Civil War.

63. The Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves.

64. The Cabinet advises the President.

65. George Washington is called the "Father of our Country".

66. George Washington was the first Commander-in-Chief of the US Army.

67. Hawaii was the 50th state to be added to our Union.

68. The Native Americans helped the Pilgrims in America.

69. The Mayflower was the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America.

70. The 13 original states of the U.S. were called colonies.

The USCIS 96 remixed:

• 96-10s "Tens": USCIS 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 plus two dictation sentences and handout.

The USCIS 96 remixed:

• 96-9s "Nines": USCIS 09, 19, 29, 39, 49, 59, 69, 79, 89, 3xplus two dictation sentences and handout.

The USCIS 96 remixed:

• 96-8s "Eights": USCIS 08, 18, 28, 38, 48, 58, 68, 78, 88, 2x plus two dictation sentences and handout.