Young men registering for military conscription, New York City, June 5, 1917
USCIS Civics · Question 72 of 128

It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.

Official Answer

Required by law

Also accepted: Civic duty · Makes the draft fair, if needed

In plain English

One reason men age 18 through 25 must register for the Selective Service is that it is required by law. The Selective Service is a list of men who could serve in the military if the country needs a draft. Registering is also a civic duty, and it makes the draft fair, if needed. Men register for the Selective Service because it is required by law.

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Young men registering for military conscription, New York City, June 5, 1917
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Image: Young men registering for military conscription, New York City, June 5, 1917 — Bain News Service, publisher, via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.Answers verbatim from USCIS M-1778 (09/25)