2.1 Citizenship Review

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

• Yes, Law of Soil

• No, she would need to be naturalized

• Yes, Law of Blood

• No, Maria is an Italian citizen

Alejandro was born to Cuban parents in Miami, Florida – his parents are legal permanent residents. Is Alejandro 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

Nadia and her husband, U.S. Soldier Lt. Peters, have a son while stationed at Aviano Air Base in Italy. Both parents are U.S. citizens. Is their son a U.S. citizen?

• Yes, by Law of Soil

• Yes, by Law of Blood

• No, he needs to become naturalized

• No, he is only an Italian citizen.

Nadia and her husband, U.S. Soldier Lt. Peters, have a son while stationed at Aviano Air Base in Italy. Both parents are U.S. citizens. Is their son a U.S. citizen?

• Yes, by Law of Soil

• Yes, by Law of Blood

• No, he needs to become naturalized

• No, he is only an Italian citizen.

Carlos from Costa Rica wishes to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. Which of the following situations would make him eligible?

• He is 20 years old, has lived in the U.S. for 7 years, and is able to speak and read basic English.

• He is 20 years old, has lived in the U.S. for 3 years, and knows basic U.S. history.

• He is 16 years old, has lived in the U.S. for 6 years, and knows basic U.S. history.

• He is 16 years old, has lived in the U.S. for 5 years, and is able to speak and read basic English.

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

• Yes, Law of Soil

• No, she would need to be naturalized

• Yes, Law of Blood

• No, Maria is an Italian citizen

Alejandro was born to Cuban parents in Miami, Florida – his parents are legal permanent residents. Is Alejandro 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

Nadia and her husband, U.S. Soldier Lt. Peters, have a son while stationed at Aviano Air Base in another country, Italy. Both parents are U.S. citizens. Is their son a U.S. citizen?

• Yes, by Law of Soil

• Yes, by Law of Blood

• No, he needs to become naturalized

• No, he is only an Italian citizen.

Carlos from Costa Rica wishes to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. Which of the following situations would make him eligible?

• He is 20 years old, has lived in the U.S. for 7 years, and is able to speak and read basic English.

• He is 20 years old, has lived in the U.S. for 3 years, and knows basic U.S. history.

• He is 16 years old, has lived in the U.S. for 6 years, and knows basic U.S. history.

• He is 16 years old, has lived in the U.S. for 5 years, and is able to speak and read basic English.

If someone is born on U.S. soil or land anywhere in the world, they are automatically a citizen at birth because of...

• Law of Blood

• Law of Soil

• naturalization

• citizen obligations and responsibilities