What was the main reason for the 2018 lawsuit filed by American Samoans living in Utah?
Federal Judge Says American Samoans Are U.S. Citizens

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To gain employment opportunities and voting rights
To receive free education in the US
To establish a separate government
To increase tourism in American Samoa
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How does the citizenship status of people born in American Samoa differ from those born in other US territories?
They automatically receive US citizenship
They are not recognized by the US government
They are considered non-citizen nationals
They have dual citizenship
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What did the judge emphasize about the court's role in granting citizenship?
The court is following the 14th amendment
The court is acting independently of the Constitution
The court is ignoring Supreme Court precedent
The court is creating new laws
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the outcome of the similar case that the Supreme Court declined to hear in 2016?
The case was resolved in favor of the plaintiffs
The Constitution was amended
The Constitution does not grant citizenship to those born in the territory
The case was dismissed without a hearing
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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According to the Court of Appeals, what does the Constitution say about citizenship for those born in US territories?
It requires a special application process
It automatically grants citizenship
It allows for dual citizenship
It does not confer citizenship
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