Citizenship

How old must a person be to apply for citizenship?

• 21
• 18
• 13
• 16

How long must a person be a permanent resident of the United States before they can apply for naturalization?

• 5 years
• 1 year
• 3 years
• 7 years

True or False: If a person is not born here, but they have American citizen parents, they can still be an American citizen.

• True
• False

Which of these is the final step in naturalization?

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

Citizens have the _________________ to vote, pay taxes, and follow the laws.

• responsibility
• right
• ticket
• teachers

_______________ is both a right and a responsibility.

• Voting
• Going to the park
• Cleaning our house
• Littering

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.

What is the process of becoming a Citizen to the U.S.?

• Immigration
• Naturalization
• Emmigration
• Patriotism