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12. What is the economic system of the United States?

Answer
Capitalism

All USCIS-accepted answers

  • Capitalism
  • Free market economy

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Official question and accepted answers from USCIS Form M-1778 (2025 civics test, 128 questions). USCIS M-1778

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