Question

which of the following statements defines naturalization?
choose 1 answer:
a the principles that determine how people obtain
citizenship at birth
b the legal process that a person goes through to become
a citizen
c the process by which unique groups of people make
collective decisions
d the promise that immigrants make to be loyal to the
united states

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of naturalization, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Describes citizenship at birth (jus soli/jus sanguinis), not naturalization.
• Option B: Naturalization is the legal process for a non - citizen to become a citizen, which matches this option.
• Option C: This describes a decision - making process for groups, not related to naturalization.
• Option D: This refers to the Oath of Allegiance, not the definition of naturalization.

Answer:

B. the legal process that a person goes through to become a citizen