Understanding U.S.
Citizenship and the Naturalization Test
Introduction to U.S.
Citizenship
● Welcome to our presentation on U.S.
citizenship!
● We'll explore what it means to be a U.S.
citizen
● Learn about the naturalization process
● Discover sample questions from the
citizenship exam
● Are you ready to become an expert on U.S.
citizenship?
What is U.S. Citizenship?
● Legal status of being an American
● Comes with rights and responsibilities
● Can be obtained by birth or naturalization
● Why do you think people want to become U.S. citizens?
Rights of U.S. Citizens
● Right to vote in federal elections
● Freedom to run for public office
● Ability to bring family members to the U.S.
● Protection from deportation
● What other rights do you think U.S. citizens
have?
Responsibilities of U.S. Citizens
● Obeying laws
● Paying taxes
● Serving on a jury when called
● Defending the country if needed
● Which responsibility do you think is most important? Why?
The Naturalization
Process
● Application submission
● Biometrics appointment
● Citizenship interview
● English and civics tests
● Oath of Allegiance ceremony
● How long do you think this process usually
takes?
Requirements for Naturalization
● Be at least 18 years old
● Live in the U.S. as a permanent resident for at least 5 years
● Demonstrate good moral character
● Pass English and civics tests
● Take the Oath of Allegiance
The Citizenship Test: English Component
● Reading test
● Writing test
● Speaking test
● Why do you think English proficiency is important for U.S.
citizens?
The Citizenship Test:
Civics Component
● 100 questions to study
● Asked up to 10 questions during the test
● Must answer 6 out of 10 correctly to pass
● Covers U.S. history, government, and
integrated civics
● How would you prepare for this test?
Sample Question 1: U.S. History
● Question: Who was the first President of the United States?
● Answer: George Washington
● Why do you think this question is important for new citizens to
know?
Sample Question 2: U.S.
Government
● Question: What do we call the first ten
amendments to the Constitution?
● Answer: The Bill of Rights
● Can you name any rights from the Bill of
Rights?
Sample Question 3: Integrated Civics
● Question: Name one U.S. territory.
● Answer: Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa,
Northern Mariana Islands, or Guam
● Why do you think it's important to know about U.S. territories?
Sample Question 4:
Symbols and Holidays
● Question: What is the capital of the United
States?
● Answer: Washington, D.C.
● What other important U.S. symbols or
landmarks do you know?
Sample Question 5: American Government System
● Question: Name one branch or part of the government.
● Answer: Congress - legislative, President -executive, the courts
- or judicial
● How do these branches work together?
Preparing for the Citizenship Test
● Study the official USCIS materials
● Practice English regularly
● Learn about U.S. history and government
● Take practice tests online
● What study methods work best for you?
The Oath of Allegiance
● Final step in becoming a U.S. citizen
● Pledge loyalty to the United States
● Promise to support and defend the
Constitution
● Renounce allegiance to other countries
● Why do you think this oath is important?
Conclusion: The Value of Citizenship
● Recap of rights and responsibilities
● Importance of civic engagement
● Opportunity to shape the nation's future
● What does being a U.S. citizen mean to you?
