Question 68 of 128 American Government
How can people become United States citizens?
Answers USCIS accepts
- Be born in the United States, under the conditions set by the 14th Amendment
- Naturalize
- Derive citizenship (under conditions set by Congress)
Give any one of these answers at your interview.
People can become U.S. citizens by being born in the United States, by naturalizing, or by deriving citizenship.
What it means
Most people born in the United States are citizens under the 14th Amendment. Others become citizens through naturalization, the process you are going through now. Some children derive citizenship through a citizen parent under laws set by Congress.
“Naturalize” is a short, correct answer.
Memory tip: Born here, naturalize, or derive.
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How can people become United States citizens?
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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .