Question 53 of 100
2008 civics test
American Government
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
Accepted answers
Accepted answers
- give up loyalty to other countries
- defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
- obey the laws of the United States
- serve in the U.S. military (if needed)
- serve (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
- be loyal to the United States
Explanation
New citizens promise to give up other loyalties, defend the Constitution, obey the law, and serve the nation if needed.
The explanation is our own study note, not official wording.
Source: USCIS, 2008 version (USCIS Office of Citizenship, rev. 08/21)Verified Sep 14, 2026Official PDF
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