Citizenship of the United States notes quiz

What does the 14th Amendment, section 1 of the United States Constitution state?

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

• Naturalization is the legal act or process by which a non-citizen in a country may acquire citizenship or nationality of that country.

• To become a citizen at birth, you must be born in the U.S or in certain territories or outlying possessions of the United States.

• If you were born outside the U.S., you must follow the requirement outlined by the U.S. Department of State.

What are the two ways to become a United States citizen?

• By birth or through naturalization

• By birth or through immigration

• By naturalization or through adoption

• By naturalization or through marriage

What is the law of the soil (jus soli)?

• Any person born on U.S. soil (including U.S. military bases or U.S. embassies) becomes a U.S. citizen.

• Any person born to at least one American parent becomes a U.S. citizen.

• Any person born in a foreign embassy on U.S. soil to foreign parents becomes a U.S. citizen.

• Any person born on foreign ships in U.S. waters becomes a U.S. citizen.

What is the law of blood (jus sanguinis)?

• Any person born to at least one American parent becomes a U.S. citizen.

• Any person born on U.S. soil (including U.S. military bases or U.S. embassies) becomes a U.S. citizen.

• Any person born in a foreign embassy on U.S. soil to foreign parents becomes a U.S. citizen.

• Any person born on foreign ships in U.S. waters becomes a U.S. citizen.

What is the requirement for children born outside the U.S. to become U.S. citizens?

• The child’s parents should contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate to apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (CRBA) to document that the child is a U.S. citizen.

• The child’s parents should contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate to apply for a U.S. passport for the child.

• The child’s parents should contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate to apply for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (CRBA) and a U.S. passport for the child.

• The child’s parents should contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate to apply for a U.S. passport for the child and a Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (CRBA).

What is the naturalization process to become a U.S. citizen?

• Determine your eligibility, fill out Form N-400 application, go to the biometrics appointment, complete an interview with USIS, receive a decision from USCIS on your Form N-400, take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States.

• Determine your eligibility, go to the biometrics appointment, complete an interview with USIS, fill out Form N-400 application, receive a decision from USCIS on your Form N-400, take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States.

• Fill out Form N-400 application, determine your eligibility, go to the biometrics appointment, complete an interview with USIS, receive a decision from USCIS on your Form N-400, take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States.

• Fill out Form N-400 application, determine your eligibility, go to the biometrics appointment, receive a decision from USCIS on your Form N-400, complete an interview with USIS, take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States.

What happens if your Form N-400 application for naturalization is denied?

• USCIS will deny your Form N-400 if the evidence on record establishes you are not eligible for naturalization.

• USCIS may approve your Form N-400 if the evidence on record establishes your eligibility for naturalization.

• USCIS will deny your Form N-400 if the evidence on record establishes your eligibility for naturalization.

• USCIS may approve your Form N-400 if the evidence on record establishes you are not eligible for naturalization.

What is the final step to become a U.S. citizen?

• Taking the Oath of Allegiance to the United States

• Completing the naturalization interview

• Receiving the Certificate of Naturalization

• Filling out Form N-400 application

How long must you be a permanent resident to qualify for naturalization?

• At least 5 years

• At least 3 years

• At least 10 years

• At least 1 year

Who is exempted from the fingerprint requirements for naturalization?

• Applicants who are 75 years old or older at the time of filing

• Applicants who are 18 years old or younger at the time of filing

• Applicants who are married to a U.S. citizen

• Applicants who are members of the U.S. armed forces