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