Question

how do i become a citizen of the united states? provided one caveat, anyone born to two citizen parents, even outside the u.s., is automatically a citizen. - both parents must have lived in the u.s. for at least five years at some point. some not born in the united states and ineligible for birthright citizenship may still be able to \acquire\ citizenship through a citizen parent if the following conditions are met: - the parent must have lived in the u.s. for at least 10 years after turning 14 years old. for those born in the u.s., citizenship is automatically granted as a product of the 14th amendment, but is often under - valued. - valuing citizenship: the effort required to naturalize demonstrates that citizenship should not be taken for granted. - citizen privileges: citizens can apply for valuable government grants, scholarships, and seek coveted government jobs. - citizen rights: citizens can vote, participating in a democratic responsibility. the process of citizenship \acquisition\ refers to which of the following? - gaining citizenship through marriage - gaining citizenship through a u.s. citizen parent - gaining citizenship through military service

Explanation:

The left text defines citizenship "acquisition" as a way for those not born in the U.S. (and ineligible for birthright citizenship) to get citizenship through a citizen parent, with specific residency requirements for the parent. The other options (marriage, military service) are not described as "acquisition" here.

Answer:

gaining citizenship through a U.S. citizen parent