Pass the U.S. Citizenship Exam, 4th Edition

Pass the U.S. Citizenship Exam, 4th Edition
by Publisher Editors
Paperback: 256 pages
Published: January 16, 2011
ISBN-10: 1576857840
ISBN-13: 978-1576857847

Every year, hundreds of thousands of people come to America seeking new opportunities in this “land of the free” and “home of the brave.” Many of these immigrants take the final step in making America their new home by becoming U.S. citizens.

This revised book includes everything a candidate needs to know to become a US Citizen including: How to apply, How to prepare for and pass the exam, and how to have a successful interview. It features official USCIS questions and answers for lots of practice. Also includes a list of all of the English vocabulary words needed. Finally, users can access a FREE online customized diagnostic report to identify their strengths and areas for improvement.

Benefits of Citizenship
- You get the right to vote in elections.
- You get to run for certain public offices.
- You get to apply for jobs with the government.
- You get to ask for your close family members to come to America legally.
- Your family members may get to come to America more quickly.
- More of your family members may get to come to America.
- Your unmarried children may become citizens.
- You may get Social Security benefits even if you live in another country.
- You get to live outside the United States without losing your citizenship.
- You get to travel with a U.S. passport.
- You get to reenter the United States more easily.
- You don’t have to renew a green card.
- You don’t have to report a change of address.
- You will not be deported.
- You get more benefits from the government.
- You don’t have to worry about new immigration laws.

Book Contents:

How to Use This Book 1
Section I Process Overview 3
Chapter 1 What Is Citizenship? 5
Chapter 2 The Process of Becoming a Citizen 7
Chapter 3 How and Where to Get Help 13
Section II The 100 Questions 17
Chapter 4 The LearningExpress Test Preparation System 19
Chapter 5 America Today 27
Lesson 1: Citizenship and Voting 29
Lesson 2: Symbols of America 35
Lesson 3: America around You 41
Lesson 4: American Geography 47
Lesson 5: American Holidays 53
Chapter 6 American History 57
Lesson 6: The 13 Colonies 59
Lesson 7: The American Revolution 65
Lesson 8: The Civil War and Modern History 71
Chapter 7 The U.S. Government 77
Lesson 9: The Constitution 79
Lesson 10: The Legislative Branch 85
Lesson 11: The Executive Branch 91
Lesson 12: The Judicial Branch 99
Section Review 105
The 100 Questions 107
Answers 110
Section III The Interview 119
Chapter 8 The Pre-Interview 121
Lesson 13: Greetings and Small Talk 123
Lesson 14: Truth Oath and Identity Check 125
Chapter 9 The N-400 Questions 127
Lesson 15: General Information 129
Lesson 16: More Detailed Information 133
Lesson 17: Additional Questions 139
Lesson 18: Good Moral Character 143
Lesson 19: Oath Requirements 147
Chapter 10 Language and Knowledge Assessment 149
Section Review 155
Appendix A Sample N-400 Application 159
Appendix B Online and Print Resources 171