Citizen's rights and responsibilities

Question

How does one become a citizen select all that apply
A person is born in the united states
A person of foreign birth is granted citizenship after living in the US for five years

Answer 1

To become a citizen of the United States, there are several pathways. Based on the options you've provided:

1. A person is born in the United States - This is correct. Anyone born in the U.S. automatically acquires citizenship at birth, according to the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

2. A person of foreign birth is granted citizenship after living in the US for five years - This is partially correct. A foreign-born individual can become a U.S. citizen through the naturalization process, which typically requires them to have lived in the U.S. as a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) for at least five years. However, there are exceptions for spouses of U.S. citizens, who can apply after three years of residency.

So both options apply to how one can become a citizen, under specific circumstances.