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