Question 62 of 128
What is the capital of your state?
Official USCIS answers
- Answers will vary. [District of Columbia residents should answer that D.C. is not a state and does not have a capital. Residents of U.S. territories should name the capital of the territory.]
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Why this is the answer
This question depends on where you live because each U.S. state has its own capital city. The capital is the city where the state government meets, and it is not always the state’s largest city. If you live in D.C., say D.C. is not a state and has no capital; if you live in a U.S. territory, name the territory’s capital.
💡 Memory tip: Remember: your state capital is where your state government works, so learn the capital of the state on your address.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.