New Jersey Citizenship Test Answers
What is the capital of your state?
Trenton
New Jersey’s capital doesn’t change — safe to memorize directly.
Who is the governor of New Jersey now?
Mikie Sherrill
Verified August 26, 2026. Governors change with elections — double-check against the National Governors Association list if your interview is well after this date.
Who is one of New Jersey’s U.S. senators now?
Cory A. Booker (or Andy Kim — you only need to name one)
Verified August 26, 2026. Double-check against the official U.S. Senate directory if your interview is well after this date.
These three questions appear on both the 2025 and 2008 civics tests.