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