SS.7.C.2.1

How does the Fourteenth Amendment define citizenship?

• All persons born or naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

• All persons born in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

• All persons naturalized in the U.S., are citizens of the U.S.

• All persons who apply for citizenship, are citizens of the U.S.

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

• 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 legal permanent resident

• a nonresident alien

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

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 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 two years

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

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

• Be employed with a job

• Have good character

• Be fluent in English

• Pass a naturalization test

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

• cannot hold public office.

• can vote in elections.

• cannot attend school.

• are not protected by U.S. laws.

A naturalized citizen...

• is not able to vote in presidential elections.

• does not have to know English.

• is not required to take an oath of allegiance to the United States.

• is not eligible to become president or vice president of the United States.

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

• Immigration

• Dual Citizenship

• Naturalization

• Visa Application