Question

the table below describes permanent resident status.
the table below describes permanent resident status.

year	number of persons obtaining permanent resident status in the u.s.
2007	1,052,415
2009	1,130,818
2011	1,062,040

source: 2011 yearbook of immigration statistics (table 1)

based on the table, what could be predicted about the impact of permanent residents on government?

• the number of persons seeking citizenship by law of soil would decline
• the number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for congress
• the number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for governor

Explanation:

Naturalization (becoming a citizen) is linked to federal policies (Congress has power over immigration/naturalization). Elections for Congress impact laws/policies on naturalization. Governor elections (state - level) don't directly affect naturalization (a federal matter). Law of soil (citizenship at birth) is unrelated to permanent residents seeking naturalization. So the correct option is about Congress affecting naturalization.

Answer:

The number of persons seeking naturalization would be affected by elections for Congress