Arkansas 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 Arkansas citizenship test answers
Officials verified October 9, 2026. Review the detailed answers and spoken examples below.
- Governor
- Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican)
- U.S. Senators
- John Boozman and Tom Cotton — you only need to name one on the test.
- Capital
- Little Rock
Who is the Governor of Arkansas for the citizenship test?
USCIS question 43: Sarah Huckabee Sanders.
Practice saying: “The Governor of Arkansas is Sarah Huckabee Sanders.”
Who are the U.S. Senators from Arkansas?
USCIS question 20: John Boozman and Tom Cotton. You only need to name one current Senator.
Practice saying: “One U.S. Senator from Arkansas is John Boozman.”
What is the capital of Arkansas?
USCIS question 44: Little Rock.
Practice saying: “The capital of Arkansas is Little Rock.”
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 Arkansas for the citizenship test?
As of October 9, 2026, the Governor of Arkansas is Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican). Officeholders change, so double-check this in the final weeks before your interview.
Who are Arkansas's U.S. Senators for the citizenship test?
As of October 9, 2026, Arkansas's two U.S. Senators are John Boozman and Tom Cotton. On the test you only need to name one of them.
What is the capital of Arkansas?
The capital of Arkansas is Little Rock. This answer never changes — an easy point on test day.
Is the citizenship test different in Arkansas?
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 Arkansas.
Where do I take the citizenship test in Arkansas?
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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas citizenship test preparation guide.
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