Practice the 2025 Citizenship Civics Test — Michigan

Everyone answers the same 128 official questions, but four answers depend on where you live in Michigan. Here they are, ready to rehearse out loud.

Michigan civics test answers
MichiganAnswer
State capitalLansing
GovernorGretchen Whitmer
U.S. senator (1)Gary Peters
U.S. senator (2)Elissa Slotkin

Find your representative by ZIP code. Your U.S. representative depends on your congressional district, not just Michigan. Enter your ZIP in the practice app and we look up the right name for you.

The three Michigan questions on the test

  1. Question 62

    What is the capital of your state?

    Your answer: Lansing

  2. Question 61

    Who is the governor of your state now?

    Your answer: Gretchen Whitmer

  3. Question 23

    Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?

    Your answer: Gary Peters or Elissa Slotkin

Rehearse it out loud

The officer asks, you answer by voice, and grading is lenient — any correct phrasing counts.

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Michigan civics test FAQ

What is the capital of Michigan for the civics test?
Lansing. That is the accepted answer to civics question 62, “What is the capital of your state?”, for Michigan residents.
Who is the governor of Michigan now?
Gretchen Whitmer. Officers accept the last name alone, so “Whitmer” is enough. Governors change after elections — confirm before your interview.
Who are the U.S. senators for Michigan?
Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin. 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 Michigan?
Representatives depend on your congressional district, not just your state. Enter your ZIP code in the practice app and we fill in the correct Michigan representative for you.
Is the Michigan 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 Michigan.

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