> REQUIRED BY LAW

Overview

Required by law is an accepted answer in the USCIS 2025 civics test. These questions help applicants study American government, rights and responsibilities, history, symbols, and national holidays.

Civics test prompts

• Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
• It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the Selective Service. Name one reason why.

Accepted answer

Required by law

Study notes

• Accepted USCIS answers: Required by law; All people pay to fund the federal government; Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment); Civic duty.
• Accepted USCIS answers: Required by law; Civic duty; Makes the draft fair, if needed.