Civics Test Question 72: It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.

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

Translation

It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.所有 18 到 25 岁的男性都必须登记兵役（Selective Service），这很重要。说出一个原因。Es importante que todos los hombres de 18 a 25 años se inscriban en el Servicio Selectivo. Mencione una razón.

Official answers

Any one of these is correct.

Required by law法律要求Lo exige la ley
Civic duty公民义务Es un deber cívico
Makes the draft fair, if needed（需要征兵时）让征兵公平Hace justo el reclutamiento, si fuera necesario

Explanation

Men aged 18 through 25 must register with the Selective Service because the law requires it. If a draft were ever needed, registration makes it fair; there is no draft now, and registering does not mean joining the military.

Memory tip

💡 Required by law.

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