Below is a table about naturalization patterns.

Year Persons Naturalized in the United States

1990 267,586

2000 886,026

2010 619,913

Source: 2011 Yearbook of Immigration Studies



Based on the table, how has Congress responded to naturalization patterns in the last 20 years?


A. Incumbents running for re-election have sought natural-born citizens’ votes.

B. Incumbents running for re-election have sought immigrants’ votes.

C. Legislators have limited access to immigrants seeking citizenship.

D. Political parties have passed citizenship reform.