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How can people become United States citizens?

Answer. Any of these is accepted.
Naturalize
  • Also accepted
  • Be born in the United States, under the conditions set by the 14th Amendment
  • Derive citizenship, under conditions set by Congress

Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 2025 civics test. Last reviewed September 5, 2026.

This is question 68 of 128 on the 2025 USCIS civics test, in the section Rights and responsibilities.

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