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2025 civics test · Question 71 of 128 · American Government: Rights and Responsibilities
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
Accepted answers
- Required by law
- All people pay to fund the federal government
- Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment)
- Civic duty
About this question
- It is question 71 on the official USCIS list of 128 questions for the 2025 civics test, the test for people who filed Form N-400 on or after October 20, 2025. Which test do I take?
- You only need to give one of the answers listed.
- It is not one of the 20 questions for 65/20 applicants.
- At the interview the officer asks up to 20 questions out loud and you need 12 correct answers to pass.
More questions on this topic
American Government: Rights and Responsibilities
- 64. Who can vote in federal elections, run for federal office, and serve on a jury in the United States?
- 65. What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
- 66. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
- 67. Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
- 68. How can people become United States citizens?
- 69. What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
- 70. What is one way Americans can serve their country?
- 72. It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.
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