Question 68
Responsibilities
How can people become United States citizens?
People can become U.S. citizens in three main ways:
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First, some people are citizens at birth because they are born in the United States under the conditions set by the 14th Amendment.
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Second, people can become naturalized U.S. citizens if they apply, pass background checks, and take the citizenship test and oath.
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Third, some people derive citizenship automatically through their U.S. citizen parent(s), if they meet special conditions set by Congress.
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