An individual who wants to become an American citizen needs to have been a permanent legal resident of the United States for seven years, or five years if a spouse has been a citizen for at LEAST three years.TrueFalse

Criteria for NaturalizationBe at least 18 years oldLive permanently in the United States for at least 5 years (with a green card), or for 3 if married to an American citizenHave lived in the United States for at least 30 months of those 5 yearsBe able to read and speak EnglishBe of good moral character?What other standard must people meet if they wish to become naturalized American citizens?A.Prove a minimum incomeB.Give up all other citizenshipC.Understand the principles of American governmentD.Agree to serve in the military

49. A naturalized citizen cannot become:*Presidenta senatora supreme court justicea representative

What is one requirement for applying to become an American citizen?A.Holding an American passportB.Renouncing all ties to all other countriesC.Serving in the American militaryD.Being at least 18 years old

Steps in the Naturalization ProcessDetermine whether one is eligible for citizenship.Submit an application form.Pass an FBI background check.Complete an interview.Receive a decision about one's application.?Which step in the naturalization process is missing?A.Take an oath of loyalty to the United States.B.Serve on a jury at least once.C.Prove that one meets a minimum income requirement.D.Serve two years in the American military.

Which of the following best defines a naturalized American citizen?A.Someone who is an American citizen now but was not when he or she was bornB.Someone who was born with American citizenship but has since given it upC.Someone who temporarily lives in the United StatesD.Someone who was born overseas to American parents