Q. 63 / 128American Government → Rights and Responsibilities
Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
OFFICIAL ANSWER
- 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 (do important work for) the nation (if needed)
- Be loyal to the United States
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Context
The Oath of Allegiance has been required for naturalization since 1790, with the current wording standardized in 1952. It represents the legal and moral commitment to citizenship, transforming immigrants into full members of the American political community. The oath is administered at a public naturalization ceremony, often presided over by a federal judge.
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