Which activity does USCIS list as civic participation in the United States?

Helping with a campaign is civic participation.

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  1. Joining a gym
  2. Helping with a campaign ✔
  3. Collecting stamps as a hobby

Why: Civic participation means taking part in community and public life. Voting, joining a civic group and helping with a campaign all count.

Huh, didn't know that: USCIS lists ten accepted answers, and the real test asks for two of them.

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Answer: Helping with a campaign. Civic participation means taking part in community and public life. Voting, joining a civic group and helping with a campaign all count.

  1. USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version) www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/questions-and-answers/2025-Civics-Test-128-Questions-and-Answers.pdf
    What are two examples of civic participation in the United States? Vote. Run for office. Join a political party. Help with a campaign
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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