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2025 civics test · Question 62 of 128 · American Government: System of Government
What is the capital of your state?
Answer
- 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.]
Look up your answer: your U.S. representative, your U.S. senators, your governor and state capital.
State capitals
Find your state and learn the name of its capital city.
| State | Capital |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Montgomery |
| Alaska | Juneau |
| Arizona | Phoenix |
| Arkansas | Little Rock |
| California | Sacramento |
| Colorado | Denver |
| Connecticut | Hartford |
| Delaware | Dover |
| Florida | Tallahassee |
| Georgia | Atlanta |
| Hawaii | Honolulu |
| Idaho | Boise |
| Illinois | Springfield |
| Indiana | Indianapolis |
| Iowa | Des Moines |
| Kansas | Topeka |
| Kentucky | Frankfort |
| Louisiana | Baton Rouge |
| Maine | Augusta |
| Maryland | Annapolis |
| Massachusetts | Boston |
| Michigan | Lansing |
| Minnesota | Saint Paul |
| Mississippi | Jackson |
| Missouri | Jefferson City |
| Montana | Helena |
| Nebraska | Lincoln |
| Nevada | Carson City |
| New Hampshire | Concord |
| New Jersey | Trenton |
| New Mexico | Santa Fe |
| New York | Albany |
| North Carolina | Raleigh |
| North Dakota | Bismarck |
| Ohio | Columbus |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma City |
| Oregon | Salem |
| Pennsylvania | Harrisburg |
| Rhode Island | Providence |
| South Carolina | Columbia |
| South Dakota | Pierre |
| Tennessee | Nashville |
| Texas | Austin |
| Utah | Salt Lake City |
| Vermont | Montpelier |
| Virginia | Richmond |
| Washington | Olympia |
| West Virginia | Charleston |
| Wisconsin | Madison |
| Wyoming | Cheyenne |
About this question
- It is question 62 on the official USCIS list of 128 questions for the 2025 civics test, the test for people who filed Form N-400 on or after October 20, 2025. Which test do I take?
- The 2008 test asks the same question, as question 44 on the 2008 test. The accepted answers can be worded differently, so study the list for your own test.
- It is not one of the 20 questions for 65/20 applicants.
- At the interview the officer asks up to 20 questions out loud and you need 12 correct answers to pass.
More questions on this topic
American Government: System of Government
- 54. How many Supreme Court justices are usually needed to decide a case?
- 55. How long do Supreme Court justices serve?
- 56. Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
- 57. Who is the Chief Justice of the United States now?
- 58. Name one power that is only for the federal government.
- 59. Name one power that is only for the states.
- 60. What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
- 61. Who is the governor of your state now?
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.