70. What is one way Americans can serve their country?
American Government · Rights and Responsibilities
Accepted answer(s)
- Vote
- Pay taxes
- Obey the law
- Serve in the military
- Run for office
- Work for local, state, or federal government
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 "Vote" is the safest phrasing to say out loud in the interview.
This is question 70 of the 2025 Civics Test. See it on uscis.gov.
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