Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
Accepted answers
- Give up loyalty to other countries
- Defend the (U.S.) Constitution
- Obey the laws of the United States
- Serve in the military (if needed)
- Serve (help, do important work for) the nation (if needed)
- Be loyal to the United States
Explanation
When you become a U.S. citizen, you take an oath (a serious promise). You promise to give up loyalty to other countries, defend the Constitution, obey U.S. laws, and serve the country if needed.
On the 2008 test
On the 2008 test this question was asked as:
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
with these 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
Source: USCIS 2025 Civics Test — 128 Questions and Answers (PDF).
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