Practice the 2025 Citizenship Civics Test — District of Columbia
Everyone answers the same 128 official questions, but four answers depend on where you live in District of Columbia. Here they are, ready to rehearse out loud.
| District of Columbia | Answer |
|---|---|
| State capital | D.C. is not a state and does not have a capital |
| Governor | D.C. does not have a governor |
| U.S. senator (1) | D.C. does not have U.S. senators |
| U.S. senator (2) | D.C. does not have U.S. senators |
Find your representative by ZIP code. Your U.S. representative depends on your congressional district, not just District of Columbia. Enter your ZIP in the practice app and we look up the right name for you.
The three District of Columbia questions on the test
- Question 62
What is the capital of your state?
Your answer: D.C. is not a state and does not have a capital
- Question 61
Who is the governor of your state now?
Your answer: D.C. does not have a governor
- Question 23
Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
Your answer: D.C. does not have U.S. senators
Rehearse it out loud
The officer asks, you answer by voice, and grading is lenient — any correct phrasing counts.
Try 10 questions free (District of Columbia set)District of Columbia civics test FAQ
- What do I answer for “What is the capital of your state?” if I live in Washington, D.C.?
- Say that D.C. is not a state and does not have a capital. USCIS accepts that answer for residents of the District of Columbia.
- Who is the governor of Washington, D.C.?
- D.C. does not have a governor. The accepted answer is that the District of Columbia has no governor (it has a mayor instead).
- Who are the U.S. senators for Washington, D.C.?
- D.C. does not have U.S. senators. That is the accepted answer for the senator question.
- How do I find my representative in D.C.?
- D.C. has a non-voting delegate in the House of Representatives. Enter your ZIP code in the practice app and we look it up for you.