Citizenship Test in California
Most of the 128 civics questions have the same answer everywhere, but three depend on where you live: your state capital, your governor, and your U.S. senators. Here are California's, alongside the rest of the test so you can study it all in one calm place.
The answers that depend on California
Your state capital never changes, so we print it directly. Your governor and senators change with elections, so we point you to the official source for today's answer instead of a name that could go stale and cost you the question.
What is the capital of California?
The capital of California is Sacramento.
Who is the Governor of California now?
Gavin Newsom.
Who is one of California's U.S. Senators now?
Alex Padilla.
Practice the rest of the civics test
A few of the general questions every applicant answers, whatever state they live in. Open any question for the official answer, context, and the mistakes to avoid.
The full 128-question catalog is available on the main civics test page.
Rehearse the California interview, not just the answers.
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