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