Question

question 2 (multiple choice worth 5 points)
(03.01r lc)

what is naturalization?

the word used to refer to citizenship by birth on u.s. territory

a process through which a person may become a legal citizen

the word used to refer to citizenship by birth to u.s. parents

a process through which a person can lose legal citizenship

Explanation:

Define naturalization

Naturalization is the legal process through which a foreign citizen or national can acquire citizenship of another country after fulfilling the requirements established by Congress or the governing law.

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1 describes jus soli (citizenship by birth on U.S. territory).
• Option 2 correctly describes naturalization as the process of becoming a legal citizen.
• Option 3 describes jus sanguinis (citizenship by birth to U.S. parents).
• Option 4 describes denaturalization or loss of citizenship.

Select the correct option

The second option is the correct definition.

Answer:

• The word used to refer to citizenship by birth on U.S. territory
• A process through which a person may become a legal citizen (Correct answer)
• The word used to refer to citizenship by birth to U.S. parents
• A process through which a person can lose legal citizenship