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Who is the authority to confer the right of Federal citizenship?

  • The President
  • The House of Representatives
  • The Congress (correct)
  • The Senate
  • Who is excluded from being declared citizens of the United States under the bill?

  • Indians subject to taxation
  • Gypsies
  • Immigrants from Europe (correct)
  • Chinese individuals
  • What is the main reason the President mentions for returning the bill to the Senate?

  • It discriminates based on race
  • It conflicts with foreign powers
  • It grants too many citizenship rights
  • It does not confer State citizenship rights (correct)
  • Which racial group is specifically mentioned as being made citizens of the United States by the bill?

    <p>Chinese of the Pacific States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is NOT included in the citizenship declaration?

    <p>People subject to foreign powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern expressed by the President regarding the bill?

    <p>It does not respect State sovereignty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, why does the author question the necessity of making all native-born persons citizens of the United States?

    <p>Because the Constitution already grants them citizenship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key concern raised by the author regarding making the colored population citizens of the United States?

    <p>The possibility of them not enjoying civil rights without citizenship status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the author mention that certain rights are secured to aliens and foreigners even before naturalization?

    <p>To highlight the existing protection for domiciled aliens and foreigners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the concerns expressed by the author regarding the sudden opening of avenues to freedom and intelligence for the Negro population?

    <p>Their unfamiliarity with our institutions and laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the author suggest that some form of probation is necessary for individuals before attaining citizenship?

    <p>To ensure evidence of fitness to receive and exercise citizens' rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main point of contention raised by the author regarding the bill proposing citizenship for certain classes?

    <p>The discrimination against intelligent and worthy foreigners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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