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QuizMultiple Choice

Citizenship, Residency, and Individuals

Question 12 • (Zielinski) 28209 Civics 1st Nine Weeks

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

Answer
A
any age
B
16
C
18
D
21

Explanation

A person generally must be at least 18 years old to apply for U.S. citizenship through naturalization. Therefore, the correct choice is 18; children may become citizens through a parent in some circumstances, but they do not apply for naturalization on their own as adults do.

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