2008 civics test · Question 20 of 100 · American Government: System of Government

Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?

Answer

• Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents and residents of U.S. territories should answer that D.C. (or the territory where the applicant lives) has no U.S. Senators.]

Look up your answer: your U.S. representative, your U.S. senators, your governor and state capital.

This question is from the 2008 test, which is only for people who filed Form N-400 before October 20, 2025. If you filed on or after that date, study the 2025 test instead: see the same question on the 2025 test.

About this question

• It is question 20 on the official USCIS list of 100 questions for the 2008 civics test, the test for people who filed Form N-400 before October 20, 2025. Which test do I take?
• The 2025 test asks the same question, as question 23 on the 2025 test. The accepted answers can be worded differently, so study the list for your own test.
• It is one of the 20 questions for 65/20 applicants: people who are 65 or older and have been permanent residents for 20 years or more.
• At the interview the officer asks up to 10 questions out loud and you need 6 correct answers to pass.

More questions on this topic

American Government: System of Government

• 16. Who makes federal laws?
• 17. What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
• 18. How many U.S. Senators are there?
• 19. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
• 21. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
• 22. We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
• 23. Name your U.S. Representative.
• 24. Who does a U.S. Senator represent?

Source: USCIS official civics questions and answers. USCIS notes that other correct answers may exist, but encourages applicants to use the answers listed. Always confirm against the current USCIS study materials.