2025 test · Question 71· Rights and Responsibilities
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
Official answers
- Required by law
- All people pay to fund the federal government
- Required by the U.S. Constitution 16th Amendment
- Civic duty
This is question 71 of 128 on the 2025 civics test, in the “Rights and Responsibilities” part of American Government. In the interview, the officer asks up to 20 questions and you need 12 correct answers to pass.
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- 67.Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
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