3. Topic 1 – 10 Points QUESTION: What is the purpose of naturalization? ANSWER: The purpose of naturalization is for foreign-born to become a citizen of the United States.

4. Topic 1 – 20 Points QUESTION: Describe the requirements to become a naturalized citizen. ANSWER: Must be 18 or older Lawful permanent resident for five years Must be able to read, write and speak English Good moral character Understanding of U.S. History and Civics

5. Topic 1 – 30 Points QUESTION: Describe 2 ways a citizen can lose their citizenship. ANSWER: Expatriation- Citizen gives his or her allegiance to a foreign country. Denaturalization – Naturalized citizens who are found to have lied on their citizenship application Convicted of a Serious crime like treason, rebellion or overthrowing the government.

6. Topic 1 – 40 Points QUESTION: Describe the steps a person must take to become a naturalized citizen. ANSWER: Complete and application for citizenship and send it to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. (USCIS) Interview with a USCIS official to make sure applicant meets all requirements for citizenship Applicant takes Citizenship exam (Tests on reading, writing, speaking English, U.S. History and Civics) Applicant takes oath of allegiance and swears loyalty to U.S. above all other countries.

7. Topic 1 – 50 Points QUESTION: Nadia and her husband, U.S. Soldier Lt. Mike Peters, have a son (Thomas) while they are stationed at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Both parents are United States citizens. What is Thomas’ citizenship status in the United States? ANSWER: Natural citizen of the U.S.

8. Topic 2 – 10 Points QUESTION: Thomas Jefferson wrote, “Whenever the people are well- informed, they can be trusted with their own government.” What did Jefferson mean when he wrote this? ANSWER: Jefferson meant that in order for our government to work properly and to be an effective government, citizens need to be well informed and understand their rights, responsibilities and duties.

9. Topic 2 – 20 Points QUESTION: Contrast a citizens responsibilities and a citizens duty. Provide one example for each. ANSWER: A Responsibility is something that a citizen needs to do for our government to function properly. (Voting, Respecting the Rights of others, contributing to the common good, being an informed and active citizen. A duty is something that a citizen is required to perform. (Obeying laws, paying taxes, defending the nation, serving on a jury, attending school)

10. Topic 2 – 30 Points QUESTION: Describe the relationship that exists between a US citizen and the government of the US? ANSWER: Citizens give their loyalty to the government and fulfill their duties and responsibilities, in return the government protects citizens and their rights.

11. Topic 2 – 40 Points QUESTION: Cecilia was born in Ecuador to her mother Consuela, a citizen of Ecuador, and her father, Alejandro, a United States citizen, who has been working for the United States Embassy in Ecuador for 10 years. Prior to moving to Ecuador, Alejandro lived in Washington D.C. for 10 years. What is Cecilia’s citizenship status in the United States? Explain ANSWER: Natural Citizen

12. Topic 2 – 50 Points QUESTION: A woman named Kayelee Alexandria was born in Puerto Rico, an American territory. When Kayelee turned 18 she moved to the United States. What would her citizenship status in the United States be, when she arrived? Explain why. ANSWER: Natural citizen, she was born in a US Territory

13. Topic 3 – 10 Points QUESTION: Mei Ling is 14 years old. She and her mother moved from Thailand two years ago. Her mother has received her permanent resident status in the United States and intends on applying for citizenship. What is Mei Ling’s citizenship status? Explain ANSWER: Not a Citizen

14. Topic 3 – 20 Points QUESTION: Ivan Petrov was born and raised in Russia. After attending college in the United States for undergraduate and graduate school, he decided to seek U.S. citizenship. He has passed the written and oral portions of the U.S. Citizenship test, has been evaluated and determined to be of good moral character, established residency, and demonstrated knowledge of basic U.S. history and government. He has sworn an oath of allegiance to the United States. What is his citizenship status and why?. ANSWER: Naturalized Citizen

15. Topic 3 – 30 Points QUESTION: Matthew Robinson was born in Munich, Germany. His father, Gary Robinson, is a businessman from the United States who works in Munich, but he is originally from Oklahoma, where he was born and raised. His mother, Cynthia Robinson, was born in American Samoa and is a U.S. National. What is Matthew’s citizenship status? Why ANSWER: Natural Citizen

16. Topic 3 – 40 Points QUESTION: Explain the difference between a resident alien and a non- resident alien. ANSWER: Resident Alien- A legal immigrant who permanently lives in the United States. Nonresident Alien – someone who expects to stay in the United states fo0r a short, specified period.

17. Topic 3 – 50 Points QUESTION: Provide an example of a person who could be considered a resident alien, and a person who could be considered a nonresident alien. ANSWER: Resident – Benjamin Franklin moved to the United States to legally reside for 5 years and gain citizenship. Nonresident– Benjamin Franklin moved to the United States for 4 months to write a biography on Thomas Jefferson. With the intention to move back to his home country at the end of the 4 months.