Question

which of the following statements best defines a naturalized citizen?
choose 1 answer:
a a person who inherited their citizenship status from
their parents
b a person who has the protection of a nation but is not a
recognized member
c a person who was not a citizen of a country at birth but
became one later
d a person allegiant to two or more countries at the same
time

Explanation:

• Option A describes citizenship by descent (inheriting from parents), not naturalization.
• Option B defines a non - citizen with protection (like a refugee or permanent resident), not a naturalized citizen.
• Option C: Naturalization is the process by which a person who was not a citizen at birth (e.g., a foreigner) becomes a citizen of a country later through legal procedures. This matches the definition of a naturalized citizen.
• Option D describes a dual citizen, not a naturalized citizen (a naturalized citizen can be dual - citizen but the definition of naturalized citizen is about acquiring citizenship later, not about allegiance to multiple countries).

Answer:

C. a person who was not a citizen of a country at birth but became one later