Test 5 Landmark Cases and Citizenship

Which is a requirement for a person to become a naturalized U.S. citizen? 

• Marrying a U.S. citizen and having a child with that person.

• Being a legal resident of the U.S. for at least five years.

• Gaining employment in the U.S. for at least five years.

• Reaching age eighteen while living in the U.S. capital.

Laura was born in France and lived in France until she immigrated to the U.S. at age 21.  At age 25, Laura visited Morocco on vacation.    

• Laura is a resident the U.S.

• Laura is a refugee national of the U.S

• Laura is a U.S. citizen by the law of soil.

• Laura is a U.S. citizen by the law of blood.

Who is considered a natural-born U.S. citizen?

Select all that apply.

• Naturalized

• Law of Blood

• Permanent resident alien

• Law of Soil

Which of the below is NOT considered a U.S. citizen?

• Someone who has gone through naturalization

• Someone who was born to American parents in Argentina

• a nonresident alien

• a legal permanent resident

Maria was born in Italy to an American father and an Italian mother – is she a U.S. citizen? Why?

• Yes, Law of Blood

• Yes, Law of Soil

• No, she would need to be naturalized

• No, Maria is an Italian citizen

Alejándro was born to Cuban parents in Miami, Florida – his parents are legal permanent residents. Is Alejándro a U.S. Citizen? Why?

• Yes, Law of Soil

• Yes, Law of Blood

• Only if his parents go through naturalization

• No, he would need to be naturalized

Which is NOT a requirement for a person to become a naturalized citizen?

• Good Moral Character

• Be employed with a job

• Knowledge of English and Civics

• 18 Years old

What is the term for the process by which legal resident aliens can become citizens?

• Immigration

• Naturalization

• Dual Citizenship

• Visa Application

An __________________ is a person who comes to a country to live permanently.

• Illegal

• Alien

• Resident Alien

• Immigrant

Select the statement which is true of aliens in the United States:

Select all that apply.

• cannot hold public office. Like the be a governor

• Cannot vote in elections.

• cannot attend school.

• are not protected by U.S. laws.