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| who has specific rights and obligations within a political unit |
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| All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States |
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| person who is not born a U.S. citizen may become a citizen |
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| person born to parents who are U.S. citizens |
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| person born in U.S. or its territories/possessions |
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| naturalization requirement 1 |
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| "I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God." |
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| power to make naturalization laws |
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| naturalization requirement 2 |
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| Must have lived in the United States for five years |
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| naturalization requirement 3 |
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| Must file a petition for naturalization |
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| naturalization requirement 4 |
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| Must take an examination that shows that they can read, speak and write English, and demonstrate knowledge of American history and the U.S. Constitution. |
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| naturalization requirement 5 |
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| Must be able to prove that they are of good moral character |
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| naturalization requirement 6 |
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| Two U.S. citizens must confirm that the citizenship applicant will be a good citizen and will be loyal to the U.S. |
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| naturalization requirement 7 |
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| the citizenship applicant must take an Oath of Allegiance |
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| Resident Alien (Also called: Lawful Permanent Resident) |
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| A persons who lives legally in the United States who is not a citizen |
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