2.1 Citizenship

Which statement completes the diagram? If you find it difficult to see, the bubbles say "Be of good moral character", "Read, write, and speak English", and "Possess basic knowledge of U.S. history and government."

• joining a military service

• obtaining a driver's license

• becoming a naturalized citizen

• receiving a social security card

Based on the table, what can be predicted about the impact of permanent residents on government?

• The number of persons seeking citizenship by law of the soil would decline.

• The number of persons seeking citizenship by law of the blood would increase.

• The number of persons seeking citizenship would be affected by elections for Congress.

• The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for governor.

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen?

• passing a U.S. history and government exam

• working in the U.S. for at least five years

• being born to American parents

• serving in the U.S. military

Which statement completes the diagram?

• pay federal income tax

• have an annual income of $20,000 or more

• have resided in the United States for five years

• have a close relative (parent, spouse, or child) who is a U.S. citizen

The photograph shows an accomplishment of Ms. Ester Tua Caballa. What are three requirements she had to fulfill for this accomplishment?

• reside in the United States for five years; be of "good character"; pass a U.S. history test

• be of "good character"; pass a test of general knowledge; have a high school diploma

• be of "good character"; enter the United States lawfully; earn more than $20,000 annually

• reside in the United States for five years; enter the United States lawfully; serve in the armed forces

Which of these is one of the legal requirements for becoming a citizen?

• registering to vote

• paying income taxes

• having relatives in the United States

• living in the United States at least five years

The Fourteenth Amendment says, "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherin they reside." What is an additional way for a person to have U.S. citizenship?

• by treaty agreements

• by purchasing citizenship

• by having valuable work skills

• by having U.S. citizens as parents (adoption)