What Are the Benefits and
Responsibilities of Citizenship?
Responsibilities
The Oath of Allegiance includes several
promises you must make when you
become a U.S. citizen, including
promises to:
• give up prior allegiances to other
countries;
• support and defend the Constitution
and the laws of the United States;
• swear allegiance to the United States;
• serve the country when required.
Citizens have a responsibility to
participate in the political process by
registering and voting in elections.
Serving on a jury is another
responsibility of citizenship. Finally,
America becomes stronger when all its
citizens respect the different opinions,
cultures, ethnic groups, and religions
found in this country. Tolerance for
differences is also a responsibility of
citizenship.