Welcome 2011! I'm ready to take my Civics Test for Naturalization. What do I need to know?

It's the new year! Welcome 2011!

USCIS recently released a statement reminding all naturalization applicants that some answers to the civics test might have change with the new year.

For example, due to the recent elections, please note that questions 20 (“Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?”), 23 (“Name your U.S. Representative.”), and 43 (“Who is the Governor of your state now?”) may change depending on where an applicant lives. Additionally, question number 47 (“What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?”) will change as of January 5, 2011.

Please see below for updated information.

Question	Update
20 Who is one of your state’s U.S. Senators now?	The answer to this question may change as of January 5, 2011, depending on where you live. Answers will vary. Give the name of one of your state’s U.S. Senators serving in the 112th Congress, which begins on January 5, 2011. For a list of current members of the U.S. Senate, please visit www.senate.gov.
23 Name your U.S. Representative.	The answer to this question may change as of January 5, 2011, depending on where you live. Answers will vary. Give the name of your U.S. Representative serving in the 112th Congress, which begins on January 5, 2011. For a list of current members of the U.S. House of Representatives, please visit www.house.gov.
43 Who is the Governor of your state now?	The answer to this question may change depending on where you live. Answers will vary. Give the name of your state’s Governor now. Inauguration dates will vary. For a list of current governors, please visit http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtml
47 What is the name of the Speaker of the House of Representatives now?	As of January 5, 2011, the answer to this question is: (John) Boehner

For more information on the naturalization test and available study materials, please visit www.uscis.gov/citizenship.