Question 67 of 128 American Government
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
Answers USCIS accepts
- 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
This question asks for 2 answers. You can choose them from this list.
In the Oath of Allegiance, new citizens promise to give up loyalty to other countries and to defend the Constitution, among other promises.
What it means
At the naturalization ceremony, new citizens promise to give up loyalty to other countries, defend the Constitution, obey U.S. laws, serve in the military or do important work for the nation if needed, and be loyal to the United States.
This question asks for TWO. Practice “defend the Constitution and obey the laws.”
Memory tip: Two promises: Defend the Constitution, Obey the laws.
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Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .