West Virginia Citizenship Test Answers
What is the capital of your state?
Charleston
West Virginia’s capital doesn’t change — safe to memorize directly.
Who is the governor of West Virginia now?
Patrick Morrisey
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 West Virginia’s U.S. senators now?
Shelley Moore Capito (or James C. Justice — 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.