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USCIS Civics · Question 119 of 128

What is the capital of the United States?

Official Answer

Washington, D.C.

In plain English

The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C. The president lives there, in the White House. Congress meets there, in the Capitol building. The Supreme Court works there too. The capital of the United States is Washington, D.C.

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The United States Capitol, west front
The United States Capitol, west frontArchitect of the Capitol, via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Image: The United States Capitol, west front — Architect of the Capitol, via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.Answers verbatim from USCIS M-1778 (09/25)