is a person required to take a oath to obey the constitution of the united states to become a citizen?
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To become a naturalized citizen of the United States of America, the following oath is required.\n\nNaturalization Oath of Allegiance\nto the United States of America\n\nOath:\n\n"I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the armed forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God."
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The only prerequisite that you have to meet is to be a born or naturalized citizen. Other than that, there are MANY ways to be a "true American".
918744
Meggs is right.  A US citizen is a US citizen until he or she purposely and deliberately relinquishes citizenship before a US consul, under oath, after age 18.  Your child can live her entire life outside the US, and will still be a citizen.
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Yes.  You do not need to be a citizen, but you must be a resident.\n\n(1) Entered the United States on a permanent residence visa or has an Alien Registration Receipt Card (INS Form 1-551/I-551 greencard or stamped I-94), and\n\n(2) Established a bona fide residence, and\n\n(3) Established a home of record in the United States.
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You will have to have a brief interview in English with the officer. You will also have to take a simple History and politics Quiz, with questions like:\nWho was the first president of US.\nName some right guaranteed by the bill of rights etc etc.\nYou can find as sample list of questions at:\n\nhttp://www.uscis.gov/graphics/citizenship/flashcards/Flashcard_questions.pdf
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Yes. A naturalized citizen CAN lose their citizenship, if it is discovered that it was obtained by fraud, such as by concealing a criminal record in their native country.\n\n** Any American can lose citizenship IF by his own choice, he\n1) serves in the armed forces of another country\n2) serves as an official to another country\n3) becomes a naturalized citizen of another country\n4) renounces his citizenship and declares allegiance to another country.
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It takes at least 3 years, maybe more.  You must apply for citizenship; then the US government will check things like your criminal record, references you provide, and work or residence history.  If you are not deemed to be a danger to the USA or likely to go on the dole, then you can be granted citizenship.
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Obey the laws and maintain alligance to the constitution.
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Scoopmorgan is correct as the earliest Presidents obviously could not have been born in the US since it hadn't been formed yet. \n\nHowever, Scoopmorgan is not correct as the citizenship requirement was in the original Constitution, and not in an amendment. I believe the Constitution says that a person must be born a US citizen in order to qualify to be President. In that case, someone born overseas to US citizens is still considered a natural born citizen, and is therefore qualified to become President.
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A person obtains citizenshipin the US by several methods.\n\n1.  Be born within the territory of the US to parents other than foreign diplomas stationed here.\n\n2.  Be the child of a US Citizen who mets certain residency requirements.\n\n3.  Naturalization is the process where US Citizenship is granted to a alien via laws (which change ocassionally).
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From The Constitution of the United States:\n\nArticle. II.\nSection. 1.\n\nBefore he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation: \n--"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."--\n\nI QUOTE "PRESIDENT" Bush :\n\nThe U.S. Constitution is "just a goddamned piece of paper,"      http://www.capitolhillblue.com/artman/publish/article_7779.shtml \nhttp://www.prisonplanet.com/articles/december2005/091205pieceofpaper.htm\n\nThis Statement Is Impeachable In Itself, \nWith Strong Grounds For REMOVAL FROM OFFICE   \n\nArticle. IV\nSection. 4.\n\nThe United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall PROTECT EACH OF THEM AGAINST INVASION, and on Application of the Legislature, or of the Executive (when the Legislature cannot be convened), AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE\n\nTo Answer Your Question - YES, The inaction concerning illegal immigration on the part of President Bush an impeachable offense\n******************\nIf NOT Impeached, Or Removed From Office\n\nFrom The BILL Of RIGHTS\n\nAmendment II\nA well regulated militia, being NECESSARY TO THE SECURITY OF A FREE STATE, the right of the PEOPLE to keep and bear arms, SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED. \n\nAmendment X\nThe powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved TO THE STATES RESPECTIVELY, Or TO THE PEOPLE\n****************************\n\n"To announce that there must be No Criticism of  the president, \nOr that we are to stand by the president right or wrong, \nis not only unpatriotic and servile, \nbut is morally treasonable to the  American public.\n— Theodore   Roosevelt\n*****************\nThe Military MUST, by THEIR Constitutional and Code requirements, obey LAWFUL ORDERS. It must be pointed out to them, and particularly the leadership, that it is REQUIRED OF THEM TO QUESTION WHETHER THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF IS MEETING HIS/HER obligations to use them in a lawful and truthful manner and to act in the DEFENSE and BEST INTEREST of this Country.
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Just like any other immigrants wishing to become naturalized American citizens, you need to apply for green card first.  Once you've had your green card, you need to legally reside in the US for five years before you can apply for your citizenship.  The final act would be the interview and test before your swearing oath ceremony.  Go to ins.gov for more information on how to obtain a green card.\n\nPS: Canadian actors have it easier cause their acting skill is considered unique and beneficial to America.  Who knew...
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you can't just marry him cause you want to become american citizen.  You have to do the exam.  American exam on constitutio.  No our LANGUAGE.  WHICH IS ENGLISH.  then you have to obey the laws of america.  It takes up to I think 7 yrs.  to become a citizen.  If you love america you would do the right thing.  Is to do become an american citizen the right way.  Good luck to you!
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Section One of Article II of the U.S. Constitution establishes the requirements one must meet in order to become President. The president must be a natural-born citizen of the United States (or a citizen of the United States at the time the U.S. Constitution was adopted), be at least 35 years old, and have been a resident of the United States for 14 years.\n\nOnce you haved served for two terms you cannot serve again.\n\nPlease note it is by no means certain whether 'natural-born citizen' means that a person must be born within the USA or whether it simply means is a citizen of the USA by right at birth. Its meaning has never been formally tested and wont be until a person born as a US citizen but outside the USA runs for President and wins!!
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To be able to take a legally binding oath, you have to be 18, so the youngest theoretically possible is on someone's 18th birthday. Whether or not this has actually happened is probably unknowable.
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You have to fill out an application to apply for citizenship. Then you'll have to take the test and pass it, and then the interview.
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Legally, very little.  You just need to obey all laws - tax laws, in particular.  Just make sure you pay Uncle Sam his fair share, you should be fine in the general sense.  \n\nSome other obligations: jury duty - DO NOT throw away your jury notice!  Some courts are very serious in enforcing and cracking down on those who dodges jury duty.  \n\nSelective service - if you're male under 28 years old, you need to register.  And if there's a war and you're drafted, you need to bear arms for this country (unless you know someone in the Bush family who can get you into Airforce National Guard).  \n\nFinally, do VOTE when there is an election.  It's a privilege that many lives perished to protect.  Democracy may not always be perfect, but there really is no better alternative.