2025 civics test · Question 70 · Rights and Responsibilities
What is one way Americans can serve their country?
Any one of these answers is accepted
- Vote
- Pay taxes
- Obey the law
- Serve in the military
- Run for office
- Work for local, state, or federal government
What this means
There are several ways Americans can serve their country, and naming one answers the question:
- Vote
- Pay taxes
- Obey the law
- Serve on a jury
- Serve in the military
- Run for office
- Stay informed about the issues
Serving the country does not have to mean the military. Everyday duties like paying taxes and following the law count too, and so does taking part in elections.
Pick the simplest one for you. “Vote”, “pay taxes”, or “obey the law” all work.
Why this is on the test
This 2025 question is close to the one about civic participation, but it asks specifically about serving the country, which includes everyday duties like paying taxes.
How this question is asked
On the 2025 civics test, the officer asks up to 20 of the 128 questions out loud and you pass by answering 12 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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