Question 68 of 128
How can people become United States citizens?
Official USCIS answers
- Be born in the United States, under the conditions set by the 14th Amendment
- Naturalize
- Derive citizenship (under conditions set by Congress)
Why this is the answer
U.S. citizenship can come at birth under the 14th Amendment, through the naturalization process, or by deriving citizenship through parents under rules set by Congress. These are the official legal paths USCIS lists.
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Source: USCIS, 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778.