Republicans unite to codify Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship

Republicans unite to codify Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship

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The video discusses the introduction of the Birthright Citizenship Act by Congressman Brian Babin, which aims to supplement President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship as guaranteed by the 14th Amendment. The discussion includes legal interpretations, historical context, political perspectives, and statistics related to birthright citizenship. The video also highlights the economic and social implications of birthright citizenship and concludes with a call to action for legislative change.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the Birthright Citizenship Act introduced by Congressman Brian Babin?

To support President Trump's executive order

To abolish the 1924 Indian Citizenship Act

To provide citizenship to all immigrants

To amend the 14th Amendment

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical act is mentioned as a precedent for changing citizenship laws?

The 1924 Indian Citizenship Act

The 2001 USA PATRIOT Act

The 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act

The 1965 Immigration Act

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the Center for Immigration Studies, what fraction of births in the U.S. are to illegal mothers?

One out of twenty

One out of five

One out of ten

One out of fifty

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of birthright citizenship mentioned in the transcript?

Increased chain migration

Decreased immigration rates

Lower national security risks

Higher employment rates

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated number of expectant mothers crossing the U.S. border illegally each year?

400,000

50,000

100,000

1,000,000

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason people come to the U.S. to give birth, according to the transcript?

To find employment opportunities

To escape political persecution

To access better healthcare

To gain automatic citizenship for their children

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the criticisms of the Biden administration mentioned in the transcript?

Increasing taxes on the wealthy

Reducing military spending

Importing over 10 million illegal aliens

Supporting the 1924 Indian Citizenship Act

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