A) To vote in every election INCORRECT While voting is a fundamental right and responsibility of citizens, it is not a promise made in the Oath of Allegiance. The oath focuses on loyalty and support for the Constitution, not on specific civic duties like voting. Voting is a civic duty encouraged but not legally mandated for all citizens, and the naturalization oath does not include a pledge to vote in every election. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
B) To join a political party INCORRECT Joining a political party is a personal choice and not a requirement or promise of citizenship. The Oath of Allegiance does not mention political party affiliation. In fact, the U.S. political system encourages independent thinking and allows citizens to choose whether to affiliate with any party. Thus, this is not a promise made during naturalization.
C) To give up loyalty to other countries CORRECT This is a core promise in the Oath of Allegiance. New citizens explicitly renounce allegiance to any foreign state, ensuring their loyalty is solely to the United States. This promise is essential for national security and the integrity of citizenship. It reflects the principle that citizenship requires undivided loyalty, and it is a legal requirement for naturalization. Therefore, this is the correct answer.
D) To serve in the military INCORRECT The Oath of Allegiance includes a promise to perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces when required by law, but it does not require mandatory military service. Serving in the military is voluntary, and the oath only obligates citizens to serve in noncombatant roles if called upon by law. Thus, this is not a blanket promise to serve in the military.
E) To pay higher taxes INCORRECT Paying taxes is a civic duty, but the Oath of Allegiance does not include a promise to pay higher taxes. All citizens are required to pay taxes based on income and other factors, but this is not a specific pledge made during naturalization. The oath focuses on loyalty and support for the Constitution, not on tax obligations.
F) To move to Washington D.C. INCORRECT There is no requirement or promise for citizens to move to Washington D.C. Citizenship does not mandate residency in the capital. The Oath of Allegiance does not include any geographic relocation requirement. Thus, this option is clearly incorrect.
G) To learn three languages INCORRECT Learning multiple languages is not a promise or requirement of U.S. citizenship. The naturalization process requires basic English proficiency, but it does not mandate learning three languages. The Oath of Allegiance does not mention language proficiency beyond the ability to understand the oath. Therefore, this is not a correct promise.
