2025 test · Question 67 of 128
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
Answers from the USCIS list
Give 2 of these answers. Words in light (parentheses) are optional.
- Give up loyalty to other countries
- Defend the optional: (U.S.) Constitution
- Obey the laws of the United States
- Serve in the military optional: (if needed)
- Serve optional: (help, do important work for) the nation optional: (if needed)
- Be loyal to the United States
Our explanation
An oath is a serious promise. New citizens promise to be loyal to the United States and give up loyalty to other countries. They promise to defend the Constitution, obey the laws, and serve if needed.
Remember it
Easy pair to say: “Defend the Constitution” and “Obey the laws of the United States.”
Source
USCIS 2025 Study Guide (M-1175) p. 36. Quote: “The promises that applicants make when they become a United States citizen are to: give up loyalty to other countries; defend the Constitution…”
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