Question 62 of 128

What is the capital of your state?

Official USCIS answer (in English)

  • Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. is not a state and does not have a capital. Residents of U.S. territories should name the capital of the territory.]

How to answer

Topic: American Government — System of Government.

The correct answer depends on where you live. Check the current official before your interview: usa.gov/states-and-territories.

Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), form M-1778 (09/25). Answers that can change are listed at uscis.gov/citizenship/testupdates. Freedom to Belong is an educational nonprofit and is not affiliated with USCIS.