How to Become a Citizen (CE.3A)

"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside."

This quote is from which amendment to what document?

• 13th amendment, Bill of Rights

• 14th amendment, US Constitution

• 15th amendment, the dictionary

• 12th amendment, Declaration of Independence

What are the two ways to become a citizen?

• Write a letter to the President of the United States

• Naturalization

• Birth

• Ask the Governor of Virginia

Immigration & Naturalization have made our society more ______.

• complex
• diverse
• representative
• justice

Select the person who may gain U.S. citizenship by naturalization?

• Mikey is born in Ohio.

• Chris is born to American parents in Egypt

• George leaves Greece to come to America. He is an immigrant.

• Amal is born in Virginia, but her parents are from India.

This photograph shows Ester Tua Caballa becoming a US citizen. Which requirements did she have to fulfill to achieve this?

• Reside in the United States for five years, be of “good character”, pass naturalization test.

• Be of “good character”, be at least 16, 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

In order to become an American citizen, an immigrant must study all of the following subjects EXCEPT —

• Math

• United States Government

• English

• United States History

Requirements for Naturalization

-Be at least 18 years old

-Been admitted lawfully into the U.S. (lawful permanent resident)

-Be of good moral character

-Read, write, and speak English

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Which requirement is missing from the list above?

• Has lived in the U.S. for five years

• Have a close relative who is a U.S. citizen

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

• Has lived in the U.S. for one year.

Citizen or Not a Citizen:

Marta was born in Milan, Italy but has lived in the US since six months after birth. Her parents have not gone through the naturalization process.

• Citizen

• Not a Citizen

Citizen or Not a Citizen:

Alberto moved to Miami, Florida with his family when he was five. At the age of 12 his parents became US citizens.

• Citizen

• Not a citizen

Carlos was naturalized in 2009. This means that he —

• was born in 2009 in the United States

• was denied the right to vote

• was granted the rights of United States citizenship in that year.

• was asked to leave the United States