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