Practice the 2025 Citizenship Civics Test — Connecticut
Everyone answers the same 128 official questions, but four answers depend on where you live in Connecticut. Here they are, ready to rehearse out loud.
| Connecticut | Answer |
|---|---|
| State capital | Hartford |
| Governor | Ned Lamont |
| U.S. senator (1) | Richard Blumenthal |
| U.S. senator (2) | Chris Murphy |
Find your representative by ZIP code. Your U.S. representative depends on your congressional district, not just Connecticut. Enter your ZIP in the practice app and we look up the right name for you.
The three Connecticut questions on the test
- Question 62
What is the capital of your state?
Your answer: Hartford
- Question 61
Who is the governor of your state now?
Your answer: Ned Lamont
- Question 23
Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
Your answer: Richard Blumenthal or Chris Murphy
Rehearse it out loud
The officer asks, you answer by voice, and grading is lenient — any correct phrasing counts.
Try 10 questions free (Connecticut set)Connecticut civics test FAQ
- What is the capital of Connecticut for the civics test?
- Hartford. That is the accepted answer to civics question 62, “What is the capital of your state?”, for Connecticut residents.
- Who is the governor of Connecticut now?
- Ned Lamont. Officers accept the last name alone, so “Lamont” is enough. Governors change after elections — confirm before your interview.
- Who are the U.S. senators for Connecticut?
- Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy. Question 23 asks for only one of your state's senators, so naming either one is correct.
- How do I find my U.S. representative in Connecticut?
- Representatives depend on your congressional district, not just your state. Enter your ZIP code in the practice app and we fill in the correct Connecticut representative for you.
- Is the Connecticut version of the test different?
- No. Every applicant takes the same 2025 civics test of 128 questions; only the capital, governor, senator, and representative answers change with where you live in Connecticut.