How can people become United States citizens?

Accepted answers

Be born in the United States, under the conditions set by the 14th Amendment
Naturalize
Derive citizenship (under conditions set by Congress)

Any one of these 3 answers is accepted. You do not need to give all of them — the officer is listening for one correct response.

Practice saying this out loud

The civics test is administered orally — an officer reads a question and you answer by speaking. Practising by tapping multiple-choice buttons trains the wrong skill.

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