Citizenship

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized citizen?

• Marrying a US Citizen and having a child with that person.

• Being a legal permanent resident for at least five years.

• Gaining employment in the United States for at least five years.

• Reaching age 18 while living in Washington, DC.

Martin was born in San Diego, California. He joined the Navy and was sent to Italy. He married Bianca, an American attending college in Italy. Martin and Bianca had a daughter. When Martin left the Navy, he and his family returned to California.

What happened to Martin's daughter?

• She was sent back to Italy.

• She was granted resident alien status because she had not yet been naturalized.

• She was allowed to enter the country because her parents were citizens, even though she was not.

• She was allowed to enter the country because she was a citizen.

What right do only citizens have?

• Attending public schools.

• Owning property.

• Holding a job.

• Voting.

A citizen demonstrates loyalty to his or her nation in exchange for __________.

• Money
• Jobs
• Protection
• Fun

If you were not born in the United States, what is the process called that allows immigrants to become citizens?

• Immigration
• Naturalization
• Conformation
• Delegation

How old must a person be to apply for citizenship?

• 21
• 18
• 13
• 16

Which of these is the final step in naturalization?

• The pledge of allegiance
• The Oath of Loyalty
• Filling out the application
• coming to America

Who of the following is a U.S. Citizen?

• Mike was born in Canada and has been working in the U.S. the past 3 years
• Cecilia is seventeen and is going to high school in Los Angeles
• Josh was born in Spain to two U. S. citizens
• Julie moved to the United States when she was three years old. She moved back to Mexico when she was 12.

Which amendment defines citizenship?

• 11th
• 12th
• 13th
• 14th

The idea that your citizenship is based upon your parents no matter where you are born.

• Law of Blood
• Law of Soil