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.

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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. (Citizenship is granted by birth.)
2. A person of foreign birth is granted citizenship after living in the U.S. for five years. (This describes a pathway to citizenship through naturalization, though typically it requires more steps beyond just living in the U.S. for five years.)
3. A person of foreign birth successfully completes the naturalization process. (This is the legal process for obtaining citizenship.)
4. A person marries someone who is already a U.S. citizen. (Spouses of U.S. citizens can often apply for citizenship more quickly.)

Therefore, the correct responses that apply to becoming a U.S. citizen are all four options:

• 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 successfully completes the naturalization process.
• A person marries someone who is already a U.S. citizen.

Thus, it's not only option 2; multiple pathways exist for becoming a U.S. citizen.