Review for Chapter 1 Section 2 Flashcard AmP

Front

What does the Constitution do? Choose one: defines the government, sets up the government., protects basic rights of Americans., All of these answers

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All of these answers

Front

Only people born in the U.S. are considered citizens.

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False

Front

The process that someone can become an American citizen after going through a process to achieve citizenship.

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Naturalization

Front

Which of the following is a step in the naturalization process? Options: applying for a driver's license, getting a job, taking a citizenship test, registering to vote

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taking a citizenship test

Front

In which of the following scenarios may a person gain U.S. citizenship by naturalization? Options: a person is born in an American territory, a person with no U.S. ties immigrates to the United States, a person is born on a U.S. military base overseas, two non-U.S. citizens have a child on American soil

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a person with no U.S. ties immigrates to the United States

Front

To apply for naturalization in the United States, a person must be at least:

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18 years of age

Front

To become a citizen of the United States, an immigrant must have been a lawful, permanent resident for at least ________ years.

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5

Front

Which best describes a citizen?

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A person who has specific rights and obligations within a country.

Front

Which of these is NOT a way to become a citizen of the United States? Options: being born in America, Having parents that are citizens, naturalization

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reading books about America

Front

The federal government has the exclusive authority to determine the country's immigration laws.

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True