The 14th Amendment defines the requrements for US Citizenship. Every person born in the United States is a citizen. An immigrant can become a naturalized citizen.

September 17th is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. In preparation, here are some practice interviews for each section of the N-400.

N400 Intro

N400 Part 1: Name

N400 Part 2 & 3: Eligibility and Personal Info

N400 Part 4 & 5: Address and Criminal Record Info

N400 Part 6: Residence and Employment History

N400 Part 6: Employment History (only)

N400 Part 7: Travel

N400 Part 8: Marital History

N400 Part 9: Children

N400 Part 10A: General Questions

N400 Part 10BC: Affiliations

N400 Part 10D: Moral Character

N400 Part 10EFG: Deportation and Military Service

N400 Part 10H: Oath Requirements

Check out the National Constitution Center for more ideas about how to celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.

The US Citizenship Podcast Labor Day Special (MP3) features a story (PDF) about a retired couple, Mr & Mrs Hsun, exerpt of the work & travel sections of Mrs Hsun's interview, and a quick connection between Labor Day and the 13th Amendment.

For more infomation about the 13th Amendment and our series: Countdown to the Constitution, visit us at 15: Countdown to Constitution Day .

Here is a detailed account how Mr and Mrs Nakrani prepared for their Citizenship Interview.

As you can see, Mr. Nakrani, who wrote the account, can communicate in English quite well and he daily coached Mrs Nakrani in English and Civics. Their diligence and patience paid off and they both easily passed the test. More importantly, their intense preparation provided an excellent study model for their young grandson. Congratulations!

Here are ten sentences for reading and dictation. These sentences are based on answers to the USCIS 96:51-60 Questions. Instead of phrasal responses, the answers are given in complete sentences.

51. The executive of a state government is the Governor.52. The head executive of a city government is the Mayor.53. Thanksgiving was celebrated for the first time by American colonists.54. Thomas Jefferson was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence.55. The Declaration of Independence was adopted July 4, 1776.56. The basic beliefs of the Declaration of Independence are that all people are created equaland have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.57. The national anthem of the United States is the Star-Spangled Banner.58. Francis Scott Key wrote The Star-Spangled Banner.59. The minimum voting age in the United States is 18 years old.60. The President signs bills into law.

Here are ten sentences for reading and dictation. These sentences are based on answers to the USCIS 96:11-20 Questions. Instead of phrasal responses, the answers are given in complete sentences.

11. We fought England during the Revolutionary War.12. George Washington was the first president of the United States.13. George W. Bush is the President of the United States today.14. Dick Cheney is the Vice President of the United States today.15. The Electoral College elects the President of the United States.16. The Vice-President becomes President if the President dies.17. The Constitution is the supreme law of the land.18. Changes to the Constitution are called Amendments.19. There are 27 Amendments to the Constitution.20. The 3 branches of our government are the Executive Branch, the Legislative Branch, and the Judicial Branch.

Here are ten sentences for reading and dictation. These sentences are based on answers to the USCIS 96:41-50 Questions. Instead of phrasal responses, the answers are given in complete sentences.

41. Patrick Henry said, "Give me liberty or give me death".42. Germany, Italy, and Japan were some countries that were our enemies during World War II.43. Alaska was the 49th state added to our Union.44. A President can serve 2 full terms.45. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a civil rights leader.46. A candidate for President must be a native-born, not naturalized, citizen; at least 35 years old; and have lived in the U.S. for at least 14 years47. There are 100 Senators in the U.S. Senate because each state elects 2 Senators.48. The President nominates judges for the Supreme Court.49. There are 9 Supreme Court Justices.50. The Pilgrims came to America to gain religious freedom.