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Who is the authority to confer the right of Federal citizenship?
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?
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?
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?
Which racial group is specifically mentioned as being made citizens of the United States by the bill?
Which group is NOT included in the citizenship declaration?
Which group is NOT included in the citizenship declaration?
What is the primary concern expressed by the President regarding the bill?
What is the primary concern expressed by the President regarding the bill?
Based on the text, why does the author question the necessity of making all native-born persons citizens of the United States?
Based on the text, why does the author question the necessity of making all native-born persons citizens of the United States?
What is a key concern raised by the author regarding making the colored population citizens of the United States?
What is a key concern raised by the author regarding making the colored population citizens of the United States?
Why does the author mention that certain rights are secured to aliens and foreigners even before naturalization?
Why does the author mention that certain rights are secured to aliens and foreigners even before naturalization?
What is one of the concerns expressed by the author regarding the sudden opening of avenues to freedom and intelligence for the Negro population?
What is one of the concerns expressed by the author regarding the sudden opening of avenues to freedom and intelligence for the Negro population?
Why does the author suggest that some form of probation is necessary for individuals before attaining citizenship?
Why does the author suggest that some form of probation is necessary for individuals before attaining citizenship?
What is the main point of contention raised by the author regarding the bill proposing citizenship for certain classes?
What is the main point of contention raised by the author regarding the bill proposing citizenship for certain classes?
