USCIS Citizenship Test in Wyoming
If you live in Wyoming, here are the state-specific answers you'll need for your USCIS citizenship interview. The officer will ask about your governor, U.S. senators, and state capital.
Last verified: April 15, 2026
Wyoming Governor & Senators
Governor
Mark Gordon
U.S. Senator
John Barrasso
U.S. Senator
Cynthia Lummis
State Capital
Cheyenne
Questions the Officer Will Ask About Wyoming
These are the USCIS civics questions where the answer depends on your state. Here are the correct answers for Wyoming residents:
- Question 20
Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now?
Answer: John Barrasso; Cynthia Lummis
- Question 43
Who is the Governor of your state now?
Answer: Mark Gordon
- Question 44
What is the capital of your state?
Answer: Cheyenne
Other Government Questions You Should Know
Beyond state-specific questions, the USCIS officer will ask general questions about the U.S. government. Here are the most commonly tested:
- Question 13
Name one branch or part of the government.
Answer: Congress; legislative; President; executive; the courts; judicial
- Question 14
What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
Answer: checks and balances; separation of powers
- Question 15
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
Answer: the President
- Question 16
Who makes federal laws?
Answer: Congress; Senate and House (of Representatives); (U.S. or national) legislature
- Question 17
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?
Answer: the Senate and House (of Representatives)
- Question 18
How many U.S. Senators are there?
Answer: one hundred (100)
- Question 19
We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
Answer: six (6)
- Question 21
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
Answer: four hundred thirty-five (435)
- Question 22
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
Answer: two (2)
- Question 24
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
Answer: all people of the state
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USCIS field offices in Wyoming
Your USCIS naturalization interview takes place at the field office serving your home address. Use the official USCIS office locator to find yours.
Wyoming citizenship test FAQ
Do I need to know my Wyoming senators for the citizenship test?
Yes. Question 20 of the USCIS civics test asks you to name one of your state's U.S. senators. For Wyoming, the current senators are John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis. The officer will accept either name.
Where is my USCIS interview in Wyoming?
Most Wyoming applicants interview at the USCIS field office serving their home zip code. Cheyenne is the largest city in Wyoming and is typically the regional field office area. Use the USCIS office locator to confirm yours.
What if my Wyoming governor changes before my interview?
USCIS accepts the answer that was current at the time you submitted your N-400 application, but it's safest to know the current officeholder. As of April 15, 2026, the governor of Wyoming is Mark Gordon.
Nearby states
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