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What is the capital of the United States?
AWashington, D.C.
BNew York City
CPhiladelphia, PA
DSan Francisco
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Washington, D.C.
1. The capital is the city where the national government sits.
2. For the United States that city is Washington, D.C.
3. New York City is where the Statue of Liberty stands, which makes it famous but does not make it the capital.
_Source: USCIS Civics Flash Cards M-623 (rev. 02/12), public domain, official civics question 94_
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