Question

what does it mean to be \american\?
becoming an american citizen
becoming an american citizen requires dedication to the nation’s political ideals and active participation in its democracy. the process of naturalization involves meeting specific criteria, such as permanent residency, understanding of the u.s. constitution, and basic english skills. overall, american citizenship involves a commitment to being an active member of american society.
to apply to begin the naturalization process, one must:

• be at least 18 years old
• have continuous, lawful permanent residence in the u.s. for at least 5 years
• have spent 2.5 years (30 months) physically present in the u.s.
• have lived for at least 3 months in the state where they claim residence

once the application for naturalization is submitted, applicants must:

• be of good moral character, with no prior criminal record
• demonstrate understanding of english and pass an english speaking, reading, and writing exam
• demonstrate basic knowledge of civics, including american history, principles, and government, by passing a civics exam

the naturalization process can take 1-2 years in total after application, but once an applicant is approved, they may become a citizen by taking the oath of allegiance. this is done at a naturalization ceremony, where applicants swear allegiance to the united states and pledge to uphold the constitution and the laws of the u.s.
what is a requirement for becoming a naturalized u.s. citizen?

• having a family member in the u.s.
• being of good moral character with no criminal history

Explanation:

To determine the correct requirement for naturalized U.S. citizenship, we analyze the provided text. The text states that after submitting the naturalization application, applicants must "be of good moral character, with no prior criminal record". The option "having a family member in the U.S." is not mentioned as a requirement.

Answer:

B. being of good moral character with no criminal history