Practice the 2025 Citizenship Civics Test — Massachusetts
Everyone answers the same 128 official questions, but four answers depend on where you live in Massachusetts. Here they are, ready to rehearse out loud.
| Massachusetts | Answer |
|---|---|
| State capital | Boston |
| Governor | Maura Healey |
| U.S. senator (1) | Elizabeth Warren |
| U.S. senator (2) | Ed Markey |
Find your representative by ZIP code. Your U.S. representative depends on your congressional district, not just Massachusetts. Enter your ZIP in the practice app and we look up the right name for you.
The three Massachusetts questions on the test
- Question 62
What is the capital of your state?
Your answer: Boston
- Question 61
Who is the governor of your state now?
Your answer: Maura Healey
- Question 23
Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
Your answer: Elizabeth Warren or Ed Markey
Rehearse it out loud
The officer asks, you answer by voice, and grading is lenient — any correct phrasing counts.
Try 10 questions free (Massachusetts set)Massachusetts civics test FAQ
- What is the capital of Massachusetts for the civics test?
- Boston. That is the accepted answer to civics question 62, “What is the capital of your state?”, for Massachusetts residents.
- Who is the governor of Massachusetts now?
- Maura Healey. Officers accept the last name alone, so “Healey” is enough. Governors change after elections — confirm before your interview.
- Who are the U.S. senators for Massachusetts?
- Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey. 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 Massachusetts?
- Representatives depend on your congressional district, not just your state. Enter your ZIP code in the practice app and we fill in the correct Massachusetts representative for you.
- Is the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.