2008 civics test · Question 57 · Rights and Responsibilities
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
Any one of these answers is accepted
- at age eighteen (18)
- between eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26)
What this means
All men must register for the Selective Service at age eighteen (18). The accepted answers are “at age 18” or “between 18 and 26.”
The Selective Service System keeps a list of people who could be called up if the country ever needed a military draft. Registration is required by law for almost all men living in the United States, including many immigrants, once they turn 18. There is no active draft today, so registering does not mean joining the military.
If someone did not register at 18, they are still expected to do so up to age 26.
Answer: at age eighteen (18), or any time between 18 and 26.
Why this is on the test
Selective Service registration is a legal requirement for most men in the United States, and the test asks when it has to happen.
How this question is asked
On the 2008 civics test, the officer asks up to 10 of the 100 questions out loud and you pass by answering 6 correctly. You answer in your own words. There is no multiple choice and nothing to write down for the civics portion.
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