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7.4.2 Test (CST): Civic and Political Participation

Question 9 of 20
Which person is automatically a U.S. citizen by birth?
A. A woman born in South Africa who lived in Los Angeles for several
years
B. A child born in Japan whose family moves to America soon after
the child's birth.
C. A woman born in the United States who moved to China as a child
D. A man from Norway who is engaged to an American citizen

Answer 1

Answer: C

Explanation: Since the child was born in the United states, they automatically are granted citizenship.

Answer 2

A person automatically becomes a U.S. citizen by birth if they are born on U.S. soil or to U.S. citizen parents.

Step-by-step explanation:

A person who is automatically a U.S. citizen by birth is someone who is born on U.S. soil, or in certain cases, born to U.S. citizen parents. Based on the options provided:

1. A. A woman born in South Africa who lived in Los Angeles for several years is not automatically a U.S. citizen by birth, as she was not born on U.S. soil.
2. B. A child born in Japan whose family moves to America soon after the child's birth can be automatically granted U.S. citizenship if at least one of their parents is a U.S. citizen.
3. C. A woman born in the United States who moved to China as a child is automatically a U.S. citizen by birth, as she was born on U.S. soil.
4. D. A man from Norway who is engaged to an American citizen is not automatically a U.S. citizen by birth, as he was not born on U.S. soil and does not have a parent who is a U.S. citizen.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C, a woman born in the United States who moved to China as a child.

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