53American Government • Rights and Responsibilities
What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
Official 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
Why this matters: During the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance, new citizens promise allegiance to the Constitution and renounce foreign loyalties.
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