Question

become u.s. citizens by following a series of legal steps called the naturalization process. read the descriptions below. which people would be considered citizens of the united states? select all that apply. phoebe was born in england. her parents are not u.s. citizens. she travels to the u.s. four times a year on business trips. henry was born in the state of michigan. his parents are canadian citizens. he plans to attend college in canada next year. martha was born in germany. both of her parents are u.s. citizens. she has lived in many countries around the world. emilio was born in italy. he completed the naturalization process and lives in the state of north carolina.

Explanation:

To determine U.S. citizens, we use the rules of U.S. citizenship:

• Martha: Born abroad to U.S. citizen parents (both parents are U.S. citizens), so she is a U.S. citizen by birthright (jus sanguinis).
• Emilio: Completed the naturalization process and lives in the U.S., so he is a U.S. citizen by naturalization.
• Henry: Born in Michigan (U.S. state) to Canadian parents. By the 14th Amendment, anyone born in the U.S. (except for certain exceptions like foreign diplomats) is a U.S. citizen at birth (jus soli).
• Phoebe: Born in England to non - U.S. citizen parents and just travels to the U.S. for business. She does not meet the criteria for U.S. citizenship.

Answer:

Martha (born in Germany, parents are U.S. citizens), Henry (born in Michigan, U.S.), Emilio (completed naturalization and lives in North Carolina)