Arkansas Civics Exam

The Arkansas Civics Exam is a 100 question test which assesses a student's understanding of American government and history. It parallels the 100 civics (history and government) questions and answers for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) naturalization test.

 

A.C.A. § 6-16-149 requires students seeking a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma to pass the Arkansas Civics Exam with a score of 60% or better. This requirement began with the 2018-2019 school year.

 

Arkansas Civics Exam Policy Document (Updated 12/12/24)

Before Testing

Test Administration

After Testing

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services offers a copy of the questions in different file formats and languages on their website. Scroll down and look for 100 Civics Questions and Answers in the language that best meets your students' needs. This could be used along side the Arkansas Civics Exam Study Guide for studying purposes, but the Arkansas Civics Exam must be taken in English.


 

For more information, please contact:

Kevin Ward, Systems Analyst

Arkansas Department of Education

Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

Public School Accountability | Assessment 

One Capitol Mall Ave., Suite 4C-300

Little Rock, AR 72201

Phone: (501) 682-0689

Email: kevin.ward@ade.arkansas.gov

Sheree Baird, Assessment Program Advisor

Arkansas Department of Education

Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

Public School Accountability | Assessment 

One Capitol Mall Ave., Suite 4C-300

Little Rock, AR 72201

Phone: 501-683-0902

Email: sheree.baird@ade.arkansas.gov

Jimmy Blevins, Assessment Program Manager

Arkansas Department of Education

Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

Public School Accountability | Assessment & School Improvement

Four Capitol Mall, Mail Slot 33

Little Rock, AR 72201

Phone: (501) 682-5752

Email: jimmy.blevins@ade.arkansas.gov


 

 

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