Civics test question 72 of 128 · Rights and Responsibilities
It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
Official USCIS answers
Give any one of these answers.
- Required by law
- Civic duty
- Makes the draft fair, if needed
Why this is the answer
Selective Service registration is required by law for men in the listed age range. It is also described as a civic duty and helps make a draft fair if one is ever needed.
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Answers that are not correct
These wrong answers are common mix-ups. They are not accepted at the interview.
- To become a citizen
- To vote in federal elections
- To get a passport
- To serve on a jury
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