72. It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
American Government · Rights and Responsibilities
Accepted answer(s)
- Required by law
- Civic duty
- Makes the draft fair, if needed
USCIS officers ask this on the 2025 Civics Test because understanding "american government" is core to how the U.S. system works day to day. Memorize the exact answer above rather than a paraphrase — officers accept the wording USCIS publishes, and "Required by law" is the safest phrasing to say out loud in the interview.
This is question 72 of the 2025 Civics Test. See it on uscis.gov.
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