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