2008 test · Question 43 of 100
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Official USCIS answers
- Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. does not have a Governor.]
Why this is the answer
Each U.S. state has its own governor, who is the chief executive of that state's government. Because the governor is chosen by the state's voters, the correct name depends on which state you live in. People in Washington, D.C. have a mayor, not a governor.
💡 Memory tip: Know the name of your state's current governor, and remember D.C. has a mayor, not a governor.
This is the 2008 test, for N-400s filed before October 20, 2025. Filed on or after that date? Use the 2025 test.
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Source: USCIS, Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test (rev. 01/19).