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Citizenship, Residency, and Individuals Answers

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Which statement about people’s rights is correct?

A
All US residents ages 18 or older can vote in US elections.
B
Naturalized citizens have the same rights as natural-born citizens.
C
Only natural-born citizens have the right to run for public office in the US.
D
Immigrants do not have the right to security provided by the US government.
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What is the sequence of steps to apply for US citizenship?

A
exams and interview, application and fees, oath of allegiance
B
application and fees, oath of allegiance, exams and interview
C
oath of allegiance, application and fees, exams and interview
D
application and fees, exams and interview, oath of allegiance
3

How do all naturalized citizens become citizens?

A
They marry citizens.
B
They find jobs in the US.
C
They apply for citizenship.
D
They are born in the US.
4

What is one thing that naturalized US citizens can do, but permanent residents cannot?

A
vote
B
find jobs
C
own property
D
serve in the military
5

What can shorten the five-year residency requirement for citizenship applications?

A
rush fees
B
military service
C
academic achievement
D
community participation
6

Review the time line on the history of immigration law.

A
immigrants
B
American Indians
C
residents of Mexico
D
formerly enslaved persons
7

Alejandro has joined a study group with three of his college friends. They are discussing the steps people take to become citizens. Alejandro was born in Florida. Serena recently completed the naturalization process. Bella has a green card as a permanent resident. Pavel has a temporary visa that allows him to study at the college for one semester.

A
Bella
B
Serena
C
Alejandro
D
Pavel
9

Review the time line on the history of immigration law.

A
immigrants
B
Puerto Ricans
C
Asian Americans
D
formerly enslaved people
10

Which scenario is an example of unlawful discrimination based on citizenship status?

A
A company says it will hire only natural-born citizens.
B
A permanent resident is not allowed to register to vote.
C
A jury is made up of only natural-born and naturalized citizens.
D
A temporary visa holder is forced to return to their country of origin.
11

What group of applicants receives green cards for humanitarian reasons?

A
people sponsored by employers
B
people wanting to study in the US
C
undocumented immigrants
D
asylum seekers
12

How old does a person need to be to apply for US citizenship?

A
any age
B
16
C
18
D
21

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