Immigration and Citizenship Flashcard

Front

Someone who moves from one country to another is called an __________.

Back

Immigrant

Answer explanation

Someone who moves from one country to another is called an immigrant. This term specifically refers to individuals who relocate to a new country with the intention of settling there.

Front

Someone who legally lives in the U.S. but is not a __________.

Back

citizen

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'citizen' because the statement refers to someone who resides legally in the U.S. but does not have citizenship status, distinguishing them from U.S. citizens.

Front

You’re a citizen if your __________ are citizens.

Back

parents

Answer explanation

You’re a citizen if your parents are citizens. This reflects the principle of jus sanguinis, where citizenship is inherited from one's parents.

Front

You’re a citizen if you were born in the __________.

Back

U.S.

Answer explanation

You’re a citizen if you were born in the U.S. due to the principle of jus soli, which grants citizenship to individuals born on U.S. soil.

Front

The process an immigrant goes through to become a citizen is called

Back

Naturalization

Answer explanation

The process an immigrant goes through to become a citizen is called naturalization. This legal process involves meeting specific requirements and completing various steps to obtain citizenship.

Front

A change to the __________ that describes who a __________ is.

Back

Constitution, citizen

Answer explanation

A change to the Constitution that describes who a citizen is clarifies the legal definition and rights of citizenship, making it the correct choice to fill in the blanks.

Front

Apply to be a __________ resident of the U.S.

Back

permanent

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'permanent' as it refers to a resident status in the U.S. Permanent residents have the right to live and work in the country indefinitely, unlike temporary residents.

Front

Live in the U.S. for __________ years.

Back

5

Answer explanation

The question asks for the number of years to live in the U.S. The correct answer is 0, indicating that no years are required to fulfill the condition, which may imply a different context or requirement.

Front

Apply for __________.

Back

naturalization

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'naturalization' as it refers to the process of becoming a citizen, which fits the context of applying for citizenship.

Front

Interview to show your good moral __________ and basic __________ skills.

Back

character, language

Answer explanation

The correct choices are 'character' and 'language'. The phrase emphasizes the importance of good moral character and basic language skills in an interview context.