Birthright Citizenship and the Fourteenth Amendment

Birthright Citizenship and the Fourteenth Amendment

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History, Political Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the Fourteenth Amendment, focusing on the misinterpretation of birthright citizenship. It clarifies that the amendment was meant to extend citizenship to freed slaves, not to all born on U.S. soil. The term 'subject to the jurisdiction' is crucial, distinguishing between those with allegiance to the U.S. and others. The Supreme Court's decision in Wong Kim Ark is analyzed, showing it applies only to children of lawful residents. The video concludes by comparing global practices, noting most countries do not offer birthright citizenship.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common belief about the Fourteenth Amendment regarding citizenship?

It denies citizenship to children of illegal immigrants.

It only grants citizenship to children of U.S. citizens.

It automatically grants citizenship to tourists.

It grants citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of the Fourteenth Amendment when it was ratified?

To establish a military draft.

To extend citizenship to freed slaves and their children.

To grant citizenship to all immigrants.

To deny citizenship to children of diplomats.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase 'subject to the jurisdiction thereof' imply in the context of the Fourteenth Amendment?

All people in the U.S. are citizens.

Only those not owing allegiance to another country are citizens.

It grants citizenship to all children born in the U.S.

It applies only to tourists.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Senator Lyman Trumbull, what does 'subject to the jurisdiction' mean?

Owing allegiance to any country.

Not owing allegiance to any other country.

Being subject to U.S. laws only.

Being a permanent resident.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between partial territorial jurisdiction and complete political jurisdiction?

Complete jurisdiction requires allegiance to the U.S.

Complete jurisdiction applies to tourists.

Partial jurisdiction applies to citizens only.

Partial jurisdiction allows for military draft.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Supreme Court's decision in U.S. vs. Wong Kim Ark state?

Children of tourists are automatically citizens.

It denies citizenship to children of illegal immigrants.

Children of lawful permanent residents are U.S. citizens.

All children born in the U.S. are citizens.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of children does the U.S. vs. Wong Kim Ark decision not address?

Children of lawful permanent residents.

Children of illegal immigrants.

Children of U.S. citizens born abroad.

Children of diplomats.

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