Section: American Government: System
62. What is the capital of your state?
- • Depends on your state of residence.
Which state do you live in?
Three official questions depend on it: your state's governor, U.S. senators, and capital. Pick your state so you study the real answers.
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Why
Your state capital depends on the state where you live.
Note: Answers vary by state. D.C. is not a state and has no capital; territory residents name their territory's capital.
Answers verified against USCIS materials. Last checked 2026-07-17.
Official source: USCIS — 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025)