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