Immigration and Citizenship Quiz

Someone that moves from one country to another is called an __________.

Answer explanation

Someone who moves from one country to another is called an immigrant. This term specifically refers to individuals who relocate to a new country with the intention of settling there.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Someone that legally lives in the U.S. but is not a __________.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'citizen' because the statement refers to someone who resides legally in the U.S. but does not have citizenship status, distinguishing them from U.S. citizens.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

You’re a citizen if your __________ are citizens.

Answer explanation

You’re a citizen if your parents are citizens. This reflects the principle of jus sanguinis, where citizenship is determined by the nationality of one's parents.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

You’re a citizen if you were born in the __________.

Answer explanation

You’re a citizen if you were born in the U.S. due to the principle of jus soli, which grants citizenship to individuals born on U.S. soil.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

The process an immigrant goes through to become a citizen is called __________.

Answer explanation

The process an immigrant goes through to become a citizen is called naturalization. This legal procedure involves fulfilling certain requirements, such as residency and knowledge of the country.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

A change to the __________ that describes who a __________ is.

Answer explanation

A change to the Constitution that describes who a citizen is clarifies the legal definition and rights of individuals within a nation, making it the correct choice to fill in the blanks.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Apply to be a __________ resident of the U.S.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'permanent' as it refers to a resident status in the U.S. Permanent residents have the right to live and work in the country indefinitely, unlike temporary residents.

Live in the U.S. for __________ years.

Answer explanation

The question asks for the number of years to live in the U.S. The correct answer is 0, indicating that no years are required to fulfill the condition, which may imply a different context or requirement.

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

Apply for __________.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'naturalization' as it refers to the process of becoming a citizen, which fits the context of applying for citizenship.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Interview to show your good moral __________ and basic __________ skills.

Answer explanation

The correct choices are 'character' and 'language'. The phrase emphasizes the importance of good moral character and basic language skills in an interview context.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3