How does one become a citizen? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
A person is born in the United States.
A person of foreign birth is granted citizenship after living
in the U.S. for five years.
A person of foreign birth successfully completes the
naturalization process.
A person marries someone who is already a U.S. citizen.
A person is born in the United States.
A person of foreign birth successfully completes the naturalization process.
A person marries someone who is already a U.S. citizen.
To become a citizen, the following options apply:
- A person is born in the United States.
- A person of foreign birth is granted citizenship after living in the U.S. for five years.
- A person of foreign birth successfully completes the naturalization process.
- A person marries someone who is already a U.S. citizen.
All of the above options can lead to obtaining U.S. citizenship.
To become a citizen, there are several ways to achieve this status. The correct options are:
1. A person is born in the United States.
Explanation: The principle of jus soli grants citizenship to individuals who are born on the territory of the United States, regardless of their parents' citizenship or immigration status.
2. A person of foreign birth is granted citizenship after living in the U.S. for five years.
Explanation: This option refers to the naturalization process, where individuals who have legally resided in the United States as permanent residents for at least five years can apply for citizenship.
3. A person of foreign birth successfully completes the naturalization process.
Explanation: Naturalization is the legal process by which foreign-born individuals can become U.S. citizens, usually after meeting specific criteria, such as having a green card, residing in the U.S. for a certain period, demonstrating basic knowledge of the English language, and passing a civics test.
Therefore, selecting options (1), (2), and (3) would be correct. However, marrying someone who is already a U.S. citizen does not automatically grant citizenship, although it may provide a path towards obtaining legal status or permanent residency (a green card), which could later lead to citizenship through the naturalization process.