How does one become a citizen? Select all that apply.

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A person is born in the United States.
A person is born in the United States.

A person of foreign birth is granted citizenship after living in the U.S. for five years.
A person of foreign birth is granted citizenship after living in the U.S. for five years.

A person of foreign birth successfully completes the naturalization process.
A person of foreign birth successfully completes the naturalization process.

A person marries someone who is already a U.S. citizen.
A person marries someone who is already a U.S. citizen.
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Answer 1

To become a citizen of the United States, the following options apply:

1. A person is born in the United States.

2. A person of foreign birth is granted citizenship after living in the U.S. for five years.

3. A person of foreign birth successfully completes the naturalization process.

4. A person marries someone who is already a U.S. citizen.

All of these statements describe paths to U.S. citizenship.