14th Amendment Quiz

The passage below is taken 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 of the State wherein they reside. What is the meaning of "citizens" in this amendment?

• people who serve as government officials

• people living lawfully in the United States as permanent residents

• people with rights and responsibilities as full members of American society

• people who entered the United States unlawfully but who otherwise obey its laws

What is one of the ways of becoming a U.S. citizen?

• being born in the United States

• being awarded citizenship by Congress

• buying citizenship from the Department of State

• exchanging citizenship with someone from the United States

The flow chart below shows the steps to becoming a naturalized citizen. Which step completes the flow chart?

• Marry an American citizen

• Buy a house or other property

• Become certified in a profession

• Be a permanent resident for five years

The chart below lists the requirements for becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen. Requirements - Be at least 18 years old - Be a lawful permanent resident - Have lived in the United States for five years - ? - Swear an oath of allegiance Which phrase completes the chart?

• Pay income tax

• Own a house or other property

• Have a close relative who lives in the United States

• Pass a short test on American history and government

How long does a lawfully admitted permanent resident need to live in the United States before applying to become a "naturalized" U.S. citizen?

• 2 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

Four people are described in the chart below. Jorge is 35 years old. He moved to the United States 20 years ago. Ten years ago, he passed a citizenship test and took an oath of allegiance to the United States. Jocelyn’s parents are from Ghana. She was born in Ghana but has been a permanent resident of the United States since she was 3 years old. James was born in Tampa, Florida. Both his parents are from Cuba. Maria lives in Brazil. Both of her parents were born in the United States. Which of the individuals above are U.S. citizens?

• Jorge and Jocelyn

• Jocelyn and Maria

• Jorge, James, and Maria

• Jocelyn, James, and Maria

Which action is one of the ways of becoming a U.S. citizen?

• buying a U.S. passport

• being born in the United States

• learning a skill needed by American employers

• taking an oath of allegiance before entering the country

The diagram below shows the steps for becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen. Which phrase completes the diagram?

• Pay income tax

• Marry a U.S. citizen

• Swear an oath of allegiance to the U.S.

• Be employed by an American company

The diagram shows the steps for becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen. Which phrase completes the diagram?

• Pay income tax for at least three years

• Be employed by an American company

• Sign an agreement giving up foreign citizenship

• Pass a test on American history and government

The diagram below shows a process created by federal law. What would be the best title for this diagram?

• Steps for voting in federal elections

• Steps for moving to a different state

• Steps for becoming a naturalized citizen

• Steps for enlisting in the U.S. armed services