USCIS July 4th Naturalization Ceremony (19227250219)
USCIS Civics · Question 67 of 128

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

Official Answer

Give up loyalty to other countries

Also accepted: Defend the (U.S.) Constitution · Obey the laws of the United States · Serve in the military (if needed) · +2 more

In plain English

Two promises new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance are to defend the Constitution and to obey the laws of the United States. New citizens also promise to give up loyalty to other countries, to be loyal to the United States, and to serve the nation if needed. Remember two promises: defend the Constitution and obey the laws of the United States.

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Image: USCIS July 4th Naturalization Ceremony (19227250219) — DHSgov, via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.Answers verbatim from USCIS M-1778 (09/25)