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South Carolina citizenship test answers
These are the current answers to the three state-dependent civics questions for South Carolina.
✓ Current as of 2026-07-26These South Carolina answers were last checked against the official record on 2026-07-26. The next scheduled turnover is 2027-01-03, when the next Congress is seated and a large block of Senate seats changes at once, with governors inaugurated over the following weeks. On or after that date, confirm your answers at uscis.gov.
How these questions are asked
- Q20 - Who is one of your state's U.S. Senators now? Name either Tim Scott or Darline Graham Nordone.
- Q43 - Who is the Governor of your state now? Henry McMaster.
- Q44 - What is the capital of your state? Columbia.
Frequently asked questions
Who are South Carolina's U.S. senators?
South Carolina's U.S. Senators are Tim Scott and Darline Graham Nordone. In the interview you only need to name one of them. Last checked against the official record on 2026-07-26 - confirm current officials at uscis.gov before your interview.
Who is the governor of South Carolina?
The Governor of South Carolina is Henry McMaster. Last checked against the official record on 2026-07-26 - confirm current officials at uscis.gov before your interview.
What is the capital of South Carolina?
The capital of South Carolina is Columbia.