Civics test answers by state
Rhode Island
Four questions on the test have a different answer depending on where you live. These are the answers for Rhode Island.
Who is one of your state's U.S. senators now?
- Jack Reed
- Sheldon Whitehouse
Every state elects two, and either name answers the question. The Senate lists them at senate.gov.
Name your U.S. representative.
Rhode Island has 2 representatives, one for each congressional district. Yours depends on your address: look up your district by ZIP code at house.gov, then find it here.
- District 1 Gabe Amo
- District 2 Seth Magaziner
Who is the governor of your state now?
Dan McKee
The governor leads the executive branch of Rhode Island, the way the President does for the country. USAGov keeps the current name at usa.gov.
What is the capital of your state?
Providence
It is the seat of government of Rhode Island, named in the state's own law (R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-15.1-1 (Emergency Location of State Government)).
Practice with the rest of the test
The other questions have the same answer for everyone. Practice them in the civics test practice, and read Rhode Island's official website at www.ri.gov.