Naturalization and Citizenship Review

Which of the following best describes the term citizen?

• A person who is loyal to and proud of his country

• An individual who is able to vote in elections

• A legally recognized member of a country

• An individual that exercises political authority over another

What does a person born in any U.S. territory automatically become?

• A permanent resident alien

• A naturalized citizen

• A native-born citizen

• An illegal alien

Requirements for Naturalization

-Be of good moral character

-Read, write, and speak English

-Be at least 18 years old

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

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Which requirement is missing from the list above?

• Have lived/resided 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

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

• Julia moved to the U.S. when she was 3 years old. She moved back to Mexico when she was 12.

• Raymond was born in Canada and has been working in the U.S. the past 3 years.

• Oscar was born in Spain. His mother is a citizen of Spain and his father is a U.S. citizen.

• Nina is a foreign exchange student going to school in California.

Which term best describes a person who has left his or her home to escape danger such as war, persecution by the government, or natural disaster?

• Alien

• Citizen

• Tourist

• Refugee

Steps to Naturalization

-Live in the U.S. for 5 years

-Fill out an application for citizenship

-Fingerprint and background check

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-Take the Oath of Allegiance

Which step is missing from the list above?

• Register to vote

• Pass the Civics and English tests

• Make an appointment

Which of the following terms is defined as the legal process of becoming a U.S. citizen?

• Assimilation

• Adoption

• Immigration

• Naturalization

All of the following are duties EXCEPT

• paying taxes
• serve in the armed forces if called
• hold elective office
• obey the law

The image represents which duty?

• hold elective office
• obey the law
• serve on a jury if called
• communicate with government officials

Which of the following is NOT a U.S. citizen?

• Miriam was born in England; she lives in the U.S. and is employed by Google.
• Sage's father was born in France, and his mother was born in the U.S. 
• Sofia and her parents were born in Italy. Sofia's parents immigrated to the U.S., and Sofia passes a citizenship test when she was 18. 
• Juan and his parents were born In the United States.