Civics Test Question 70: What is one way Americans can serve their country?

A question from the 2025 civics test, with the answers USCIS publishes and our explanation.

Translation

What is one way Americans can serve their country?说出一种美国人为国家服务的方式。¿Cuál es una forma en que los estadounidenses pueden servir a su país?

Official answers

Any one of these is correct.

Vote投票Votar
Pay taxes纳税Pagar impuestos
Obey the law守法Obedecer la ley
Serve in the military在军队服役Servir en las fuerzas armadas
Run for office竞选公职Postularse para un cargo
Work for local, state, or federal government在地方、州或联邦政府工作Trabajar para el gobierno local, estatal o federal

Explanation

Serving your country doesn’t only mean the military: voting, paying taxes, obeying the law, working for government and running for office all count. Naming one is enough.

Memory tip

💡 Simplest: vote, or pay taxes.

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