2008 civics test · Question 53
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
Rights and Responsibilities
Accepted USCIS 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 2008 question list. Question list checked September 29, 2026.