Adding New Americans Quiz

What is the process called through which immigrants can become U.S. citizens?

• Naturalization

• Assimilation

• Integration

• Immigration

According to the Pew Research Center, how many people became U.S. citizens between October 2021 and September 2022?

• 614,000

• 1,047,000

• 753,000

• 940,000

What event caused a backlog in new citizen applications?

• The Covid-19 pandemic

• The 2008 Financial Crisis

• Hurricane Katrina

• The 2020 Presidential Election

What is one of the responsibilities of a U.S. citizen?

• Traveling abroad

• Running for president

• Serving on juries

• Owning property

How long must an immigrant legally live in the U.S. before applying for naturalization?

• Seven years

• Five years

• Three years

• Two years

What is one of the tests immigrants must pass to become naturalized?

• Mathematics test

• U.S. history test

• Physical fitness test

• Science test

Who is automatically a U.S. citizen?

• Anyone who visits the U.S.

• Anyone who studies in the U.S.

• Anyone born in the U.S.

• Anyone who works in the U.S.

What was the number of naturalizations in 2020?

• 940,000

• 614,000

• 753,000

• 1,047,000

What is one privilege of being a U.S. citizen?

• Free education

• Guaranteed employment

• Free healthcare

• The right to vote

Which was the highest year for naturalizations in the U.S.?

• 2006

• 2008

• 2019

• 2022