Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.

Q: Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.

Accepted answers: 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. Source: USCIS publication M-1778 (2025 civics test).

En español: Mencione dos promesas que hacen los nuevos ciudadanos en el Juramento de Lealtad (Oath of Allegiance). — ver en español

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Accepted answers (USCIS M-1778)

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

Why this is the answerThis is the oath you will actually say. It asks you to give up other loyalties, defend the Constitution, obey the law, and serve if the country needs you.

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