Citizenship Review

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 type of service project would help promote the common good?

• Planning a neighborhood recycling program.

• Participating in a neighborhood party.

• Completing your housework on time.

• Visiting public libraries.

Which of the following is not a responsibility of citizenship?

• volunteering in the community.

• attending civic meetings.

• voting in elections.

• paying taxes.

Below is an excerpt from the 14th Amendment:

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

What is the purpose of that excerpt?

• Explaining the duties of citizens and states

• Defining citizenship of the United States

• Protecting the natural rights of immigrants

• Limiting the rights of all Americans

There are three paths to citizenship in the United States. What are they?

• Law of Blood, Law of Soil, and Selective Service

• Law of Mud, Law of Genetics, and Selective Service

• Law of Blood, Law of Land, Naturalization

• Law of Blood, Law of Soil, and Naturalization

What is an Example of a Civic Responsibility? 

• Running for President
• Paying Income Taxes
• Getting drafted
• Jury Duty 

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

Jordan was born in Germany on a U.S. Air Force base to his parents that were both serving in the U.S. Military. Jordan is 17 years old and now lives in Egypt. What is most likely Jordan’s U.S. citizenship status?

• Citizen due to law of blood

• Citizen due to law of soil

• Not eligible for naturalization yet

• Eligible for naturalization