LAP 2: CITIZENSHIP SCENARIOS

1.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Maria was born in Italy to an American father and an Italian mother – is she a U.S. citizen? Eligible? Not Eligible

Citizen

Eligible

Not Eligible

2.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Alejándro was born to Cuban parents in Miami, Florida – his parents are legal permanent residents. Is Alejándro a U.S. Citizen? Eligible? Not Eligible?

Citizen

Eligible

Not Eligible

3.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Nadia and her husband, U.S. Soldier Lt. Peters have a son while stationed at Aviano Air Base in another country, Italy. Both parents are U.S. citizens. Is their son a U.S. citizen? Eligible? Not eligible?

Citizen

Eligible

Not Eligible

4.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Carlos from Costa Rica wishes to be a naturalized U.S. citizen. Which of the following situations would make him eligible?

He is 20 years old, has lived in the U.S. for 7 years, and is able to speak and read basic English.

He is 20 years old, has lived in the U.S. for 3 years, and knows basic U.S. history.

He is 16 years old, has lived in the U.S. for 6 years, and knows basic U.S. history.

He is 16 years old, has lived in the U.S. for 5 years, and is able to speak and read basic English.

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How long must a person be a permanent resident of the United States before they can apply for naturalization?

5 years

1 year

3 years

7 years

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How old must a person be to apply for citizenship?

21

18

13

16

7.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Which amendment defines citizenship?

11th

12th

13th

14th

8.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

The process that someone can become an American citizen after going through a process to achieve citizenship.

Immigration

Naturalization

Propagation

Materilization

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Ryan was born in the United States, but lives in Brazil for work. He is a registered voter who has served on a jury! David is a resident of the United States and lives in California. He has just moved to the United States to live from Canada, but is not a member of the United States yet. Which descriptions of Ryan and David below are true based on the information above?

Ryan is a U.S. citizen. David is an immigrant to the United States.

Ryan and David are both U.S. citizens.

Ryan and David are both immigrants to the United States.

Ryan is an immigrant to the United States. David is a U.S. citizen.

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which REQUIREMENT of the naturalization process is missing from this list:

be at least 18 years old

legal permanent resident for at least 5 years

be of good moral character

read, write, and speak English

have at least one American parent

live in the U.S. prior to 2010

pass a government and history test

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

People going through the naturalization process take the Oath of Allegiance to ensure they are loyal to the United States.

True

False

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

All of the following would result in American citizenship except one. Which one does NOT lead to citizenship?

Born in the US

Illegally enters the US

One parent is an American

Successful completion of the naturalization process

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

“The Rock,” WWF Pro Wrestler and actor was born in America Samoa (a U.S. Territory). When he was 22 years old he came to the United States to pursue his career. Did he have to get naturalized?

yes

no

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In the movie “Shanghai Knights,” Jackie Chan’s sister, a Chinese citizen, falls in love with Roy O’Bannon, a U.S. citizen. They marry and live in California.

How long does she have to wait before applying for citizenship?

7 years

3 years

1 year

5 years

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Carlo has lived most of his life in Italy, but now he wants to become a U.S. citizen. He came to the United States three years ago, has been a legal resident ever since. He has never been in trouble with the law, either in the United States or in Italy. He enjoys owning his own home and living in a wealthy neighborhood. Carlo is 25 years old, speaks English very well and has recently taken a class at local community college on U.S. history for new citizens. He filled out his naturalization application form last week. Can Carlo become a citizen right now?

Yes

No

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Telly is 35 and just arrived last year from Greece. He was a good citizen of Greece who never broke any laws. While in Greece he learned to read, write and speak English. His naturalization application was denied. Why?

He is too old.

He has not been a resident for 5 years.

He hasn't been married to an American citizen for 3 years.

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Rosa has lived illegally in the United States for six years. She never contacted the U.S. Department of Immigration when she arrived and does not have a “green card.” She speaks and reads English very well, knows all about U.S. history (she even tutors other immigrants) and is a law-abiding person. Is she .....

a citizen

eligible

not eligible

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Maria was born in Iraq. Her mother gave birth on a U.S. Military base. Is she a citizen?

Yes

No

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