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Which of these does USCIS list as a way Americans can serve their country?

Serve in the military, among other ways.

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  1. Travel abroad often
  2. Own a business
  3. Serve in the military ✔

Why: USCIS lists voting, paying taxes, obeying the law, serving in the military, running for office, and working for government. Travel and owning a business are not on the list.

Huh, didn't know that: The U.S. military has been an all-volunteer force since 1973.

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Answer: Serve in the military. USCIS lists voting, paying taxes, obeying the law, serving in the military, running for office, and working for government. Travel and owning a business are not on the list.

  1. USCIS M-1778, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version) www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/questions-and-answers/2025-Civics-Test-128-Questions-and-Answers.pdf
    70. What is one way Americans can serve their country? Vote. Pay taxes. Obey the law. Serve in the military
    Checked 2026-10-07.

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