South Dakota Citizenship Test Answers
What is the capital of your state?
Pierre
South Dakota’s capital doesn’t change — safe to memorize directly.
Who is the governor of South Dakota now?
Larry Rhoden
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 South Dakota’s U.S. senators now?
John Thune (or Mike Rounds — 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.