Question

which of the following statements is true about naturalization in the united states? choose 1 answer: a any immigrant, regardless of whether they have legal authorization to live in the united states, can be naturalized. b applicants for naturalization have to answer one hundred questions about united states civics to become a citizen. c immigrant children under the age of eighteen have to wait until they turn eighteen before they can become citizens. d naturalized citizens have to give up their loyalty to their home country when they become citizens of the united states.

Explanation:

• Option A: Naturalization requires legal permanent residency (green card), so unauthorized immigrants can't be naturalized. Eliminate A.
• Option B: The US citizenship test has 100 questions, but applicants are asked 10, and need to answer 6 correctly. So B is incorrect.
• Option C: Immigrant children under 18 can get citizenship through their parents' naturalization (derivative citizenship) without waiting till 18. Eliminate C.
• Option D: Naturalization involves taking an oath of allegiance, which includes renouncing loyalty to previous countries. So D is true.

Answer:

D. Naturalized citizens have to give up their loyalty to their home country when they become citizens of the United States.