US Citizenship Benchmark 2.1 & 2.2 - Becoming a Citizen

What does the term 'citizen' primarily refer to?

• A person with a work visa

• A person who is an alien

• A person visiting the country temporarily

• A legal resident of a country

How can one become a U.S. citizen?

• By passing a driving test

• By birth or naturalization

• By owning property

• By marriage only

What is naturalization?

• The process of becoming a U.S. citizen

• The process of planting trees to gain citizenship

• A type of visa

• A law that allows tourists to stay in the U.S.

What does the 14th Amendment define?

• The rights to bear arms

• The definition of citizenship

• The process of electing officials

• The guidelines for property ownership

Who is considered an alien?

• A person who works and lives in the U.S. temporarily

• A U.S. citizen living abroad

• A person from another planet

• A person who has been naturalized

What is the Law of Soil?

• Environmental protection laws

• Laws governing land ownership

• Anyone born on U.S. soil is automatically a citizen

• Agricultural regulations in the U.S.

What does 'Law of Blood' imply?

• Blood tests are required for citizenship

• Laws related to inheritance

• A baby born in another country to U.S. citizen parents is a U.S. citizen

• Legal proceedings for violent crimes

What is required to be a lawful permanent resident?

• Owning property in the U.S.

• Having a U.S. citizen as a family member

• Passing a citizenship test

• Coming to the U.S. legally and having permission to live here

What is the first step in the naturalization process?

• Getting a background check

• Filling out an application

• Living in the U.S. for five years

• Taking the oath of allegiance

What does 'good moral character' mean in the context of naturalization?

• Being popular in the community

• Volunteering for community service

• Not breaking the law

• Having a reputable job