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