Citizenship Test in New York
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 New York's, alongside the rest of the test so you can study it all in one calm place.
The answers that depend on New York
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 New York?
The capital of New York is Albany.
Who is the Governor of New York now?
Kathy Hochul.
Who is one of New York's U.S. Senators now?
Chuck Schumer.
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 New York interview, not just the answers.
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