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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?

Chinese of the Pacific States Signup and view all the answers

Which group is NOT included in the citizenship declaration?

People subject to foreign powers Signup and view all the answers

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

It does not respect State sovereignty 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?

Because the Constitution already grants them citizenship. 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?

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

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

To highlight the existing protection for domiciled aliens and foreigners. 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?

Their unfamiliarity with our institutions and laws. Signup and view all the answers

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

To ensure evidence of fitness to receive and exercise citizens' rights. 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?

The discrimination against intelligent and worthy foreigners. Signup and view all the answers