citizenship

At the beginning of the nation, who was considered a citizen?

• Anyone who was born in the US

• Only white men and women

• Only white men

True or false: the US Constitution defines citizenship.

• True

• False

The 14th Amendment states that:

• Anyone born in the US is a citizen.

• Any man born in the US is a citizen.

• Any white man or woman is a citizen.

True or false: citizens owe the government loyalty.

• True

• False

When you are born in the U.S. you are a...

• Natural born citizen

• Naturalized citizen

• Resident

When you were once a citizen of another country, but become a citizen of the US, you are a..

• Natural born citizen

• Naturalized citizen

• Resident

Which is an example of the law of soil?

• If you are born in the US but your parents are not citizens, you are not a citizen.

• If you are born outside of the US to parents who are citizens, you are still a US citizen

• If you are born in the US, you are a citizen no matter what your parents are.

True or false: a baby born to US citizens in Japan is still a US citizen.

• True

• False

Which of these is NOT a requirement to become a US citizen?

• Be at least 16 years old.

• Be a lawful permanent resident

• Know basic English

True or false: residents hoping to become citizens can take the civics test and interview in their native language.

• True

• False