Use the excerpt below to answer the question. I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce ...all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign ... state or sovereignty, of whom or which I have
heretofore been a subject or citizen.
- U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
What is required of people before they are allowed to take this oath?
A participation in local elections
B. endorsement from their native country
C. demonstrated proficiency in English
D. approval by Congress