Question 67: Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
Official answers (any one counts)
USCIS accepts any of these answers. If the question asks for more than one, give as many as it asks.
- 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
Grandpa explains
You give up loyalty to other countries, obey the laws, defend the Constitution, and serve if needed.
Careful: these are NOT the answer
These are the common mix-ups. The app uses them as traps so you practice.
- Obey the laws and vote in every election
- Always vote and speak only English
- Defend the Constitution and join a party
On the 2008 test this is question 53
If you filed your N-400 before October 20, 2025, you take the 2008 version. Which one is mine?
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
- 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
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More questions on this topic
- 68How can people become United States citizens?
- 69What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
- 70What is one way Americans can serve their country?
- 71Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
- 72It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
- 63There are four amendments to the U.S. Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
Official sources:
- USCIS · 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778 (09/25) ↗ · checked October 6, 2026
The plain explanation is ours; the official answers are USCIS's, word for word.