What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
Official answer
- 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
Explanation
The Oath of Allegiance includes renouncing allegiance to other countries, defending the Constitution and laws, obeying the laws, and serving the nation if needed. Voting is a right, not a promise required by the oath.