Civics test question 68 of 128 · Rights and Responsibilities
How can people become United States citizens?
Official USCIS answers
Give any one of these answers.
- Be born in the United States under the conditions set by the 14th Amendment
- Naturalize
- Derive citizenship under conditions set by Congress
Why this is the answer
A person can become a U.S. citizen by birth under the 14th Amendment, by naturalization, or by deriving citizenship under rules set by Congress. Naturalization is the process many immigrants use to become citizens.
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Answers that are not correct
These wrong answers are common mix-ups. They are not accepted at the interview.
- Registering to vote
- Paying federal taxes
- Serving on a jury
- Getting a driver's license
More questions on this topic
- 65. What are three rights of everyone living in the United States?
- 66. What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
- 67. Name two promises that new citizens make in the Oath of Allegiance.
- 69. What are two examples of civic participation in the United States?
- 70. What is one way Americans can serve their country?
- 71. Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
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