Alabama Citizenship Test Questions and Answers (2026)
The USCIS civics test is the same nationwide, but the accepted answers about your Governor, U.S. Senators, and state capital depend on where you live.
Current Alabama citizenship test answers
Officials verified October 9, 2026. Review the detailed answers and spoken examples below.
- Governor
- Kay Ivey (Republican)
- U.S. Senators
- Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt — you only need to name one on the test.
- Capital
- Montgomery
Who is the Governor of Alabama for the citizenship test?
USCIS question 43: Kay Ivey.
Practice saying: “The Governor of Alabama is Kay Ivey.”
Who are the U.S. Senators from Alabama?
USCIS question 20: Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt. You only need to name one current Senator.
Practice saying: “One U.S. Senator from Alabama is Tommy Tuberville.”
What is the capital of Alabama?
USCIS question 44: Montgomery.
Practice saying: “The capital of Alabama is Montgomery.”
Check these answers again before your interview
Governors and Senators can change after elections, appointments, or resignations; state capitals normally remain stable. Check USCIS test updates and our editorial standards and corrections policy before your interview.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Governor of Alabama for the citizenship test?
As of October 9, 2026, the Governor of Alabama is Kay Ivey (Republican). Officeholders change, so double-check this in the final weeks before your interview.
Who are Alabama's U.S. Senators for the citizenship test?
As of October 9, 2026, Alabama's two U.S. Senators are Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt. On the test you only need to name one of them.
What is the capital of Alabama?
The capital of Alabama is Montgomery. This answer never changes — an easy point on test day.
Is the citizenship test different in Alabama?
No. USCIS gives the same civics test everywhere: the officer asks up to 20 questions from the official 128-question pool, and answering 12 correctly passes. Only the answers about your Governor, your U.S. Senators, and your state capital depend on living in Alabama.
Where do I take the citizenship test in Alabama?
At the USCIS field office handling your case. Your interview appointment notice (Form I-797C) lists the exact office and address. Use that notice as the authority rather than assuming every Alabama applicant visits the same office.
Practice the official questions
Related pool questions: How many U.S. Senators are there? · Who does a U.S. Senator represent? · What is the capital of the United States?
Study with the Alabama citizenship test preparation guide.
Practice free in the interactive simulator or take the free 20-question practice test.