Adding New Americans Flashcard

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What is the process called through which immigrants can become U.S. citizens?

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Naturalization

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According to the Pew Research Center, how many people became U.S. citizens between October 2021 and September 2022?

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940,000

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What event caused a backlog in new citizen applications?

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The Covid-19 pandemic

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What is one of the responsibilities of a U.S. citizen?

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Serving on juries

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How long must an immigrant legally live in the U.S. before applying for naturalization?

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Five years

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What is one of the tests immigrants must pass to become naturalized? Options: Mathematics test, U.S. history test, Physical fitness test, Science test

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U.S. history test

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Who is automatically a U.S. citizen?

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Anyone born in the U.S.

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What was the number of naturalizations in 2020?

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614,000

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What is one privilege of being a U.S. citizen? Options: Free education, Guaranteed employment, Free healthcare, The right to vote

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The right to vote

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Which was the highest year for naturalizations in the U.S.?

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2008