Birthright Citizenship and Constitutional Issues

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Which argument against Wong Kim Ark's citizenship claim did the U.S. Supreme Court reject?

That he was not born in the U.S. but had lived there for many years.

That he was born in the U.S. to parents who were not citizens.

That he had renounced his U.S. citizenship to become a citizen of another country.

That he was not born in the U.S. to parents who were not citizens, and therefore was not entitled to citizenship. (correct)

What was the main argument made by those in favor of immigration restrictions concerning birthright citizenship?

That it would lead to the creation of two classes of citizens within the U.S.

That it would increase overcrowding and strain on public resources.

That it would allow for a large influx of immigrants who would not be loyal to the United States.

All of the above. (correct)

What was the main point of President Trump's executive order concerning birthright citizenship?

To create a system that would allow undocumented immigrants to earn citizenship through a path to legalization.

To create a system that would allow immigrants to apply for citizenship without having to pass a citizenship test.

To prevent the citizenship of children born in the U.S. to undocumented parents. (correct)

To require all immigrants to pass a citizenship test before being granted citizenship.

In what state was a lawsuit filed against President Trump's executive order?

<p>California (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the opinion of Connecticut Attorney General William Tong on Trump's Executive order?

<p>He opposes the executive order and believes it is discriminatory and unconstitutional. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

14th Amendment Ratification Year

The 14th Amendment was ratified in 1868.

Wong Kim Ark Case

Supreme Court rejected arguments against his citizenship claim based on birthplace.

Immigration Restrictions Argument

Proponents argued birthright citizenship promotes illegal immigration.

Trump's Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship

Attempted to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.

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Connecticut AG William Tong

Spoke against Trump's executive order, viewing it as a personal matter.

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Study Notes

Fourteenth Amendment Ratification

The Fourteenth Amendment was ratified in 1868.

Wong Kim Ark's Citizenship Claim

The main argument against Wong Kim Ark's citizenship claim, rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court, focused on the definition of "citizen".

Arguments for Immigration Restrictions

The central argument by those in favor of immigration restrictions, concerning birthright citizenship, revolved around the constitutional basis of birthright citizenship.

President Trump's Executive Order

The main point of President Trump's executive order related to birthright citizenship was a specific legislative argument.

Lawsuit Against Trump's Executive Order

One state that brought a lawsuit against President Trump's executive order is [specific state name].

Connecticut Attorney General's Opinion

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong's opinion countered President Trump's executive order, citing it as a personal issue.

Number of Countries with Birthright Citizenship

Roughly the number of countries besides the USA that have birthright citizenship is [the number].

Births to Undocumented Mothers

The approximated number of births in 2022 to mothers living in the U.S. illegally is [the number].

Checks and Balances in the Constitution

The first sentence of the provided article exemplifies the concept of Checks and Balances in the Constitution.

Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment

Section 1 of the Fourteenth Amendment. ([Specific text pertaining to description.]).

Intended Recipients of the 14th Amendment

The 14th Amendment was intended for [specific group of people].
The potential intended recipients of the 14th Amendment could also be [specific group of people] in response to Trump's Executive order.

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Description

This quiz explores key topics related to birthright citizenship, including the ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment and landmark Supreme Court cases. Additionally, it covers contemporary issues like President Trump's executive order and lawsuits related to immigration restrictions. Test your understanding of these crucial legal concepts!