Most American citizens don't even know the state capitals of their own country. Also many of them speak on many dialects (Engrish, Ebonics) so requiring a minimum to function and work in the American society is deemed as a necessity.
When applying for U.S. Citizenship through naturalization, United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) does require a Citizenship test to be taken by all applicants. The Citizenship test will be based on the ability of reading, writing and speaking English, knowledge of American history and the government of the United States. After you have filed the US Citizenship Application (form N-400), USCIS will notify you with a date and time for your fingerprinting appointment. The applicant will be advised to appear at the local Application Support Center at the designated time and date. At this interview the applicant will be given the Citizenship test. You will be notified in the mail the results of your test.
An American applicants pays a processing fee of US$ 50.00 and he/she must present a copy of his/her Birth Certificate that was issued by N.S.O in Manila in order to get dual citizenship in the Philippines.
Consultants for the American government must possess specialized skills that would be useful to job. Applicants can access the governmental website to view and apply for potential jobs.
It depends on what the countries laws on citizenship are. In Obama's case he is recognized as only American by the U.S. government. But if Kenya allows dual citizenship he may also be both Kenyan and American.
To the best of my knowledge Mr. Netanyahu received American citizenship during his study years at MIT and has never renounced it.
Depends on the citizenship of your parents. Being on an American airplane does not bestow citizenship.
If your birth certificate was filed in the United States of America then you are automatically an American citizen. If you also claim citizenship with another country, the United States government asks that you choose your citizenship to one or the other.
ESHS Government and Citizenship 01 Foundations of American Government Topic 1 Question 1: Social Contract Theory
An American can lose citizenship for varying reasons. Some of these reasons include being convicted for treason, voluntarily renouncing U.S. citizenship and obtaining naturalization in a foreign state.
It may depend greatly upon the type and seriousness of the charge and what your ultimate punishment was.... however..... with so many non-felony applicants for citizenship it seems like a long shot.
ESHS Government and Citizenship 01 Foundations of American Government Topic 2 Question 4: D) Is Subject to Legislatures Control
Yes, it is possible for a person to hold both German and American citizenship simultaneously through dual citizenship arrangements. However, these rules can be complex and vary between countries, so it is advisable to consult with legal experts or government officials in both countries for specific guidance.