The Fourteenth Amendment's Citizenship Clause
Grade 10•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I understand the meaning of the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause and can summarize key court cases that have challenged or interpreted the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain the concept of "Birthright citizenship" as it relates to the 14th Amendment.
2. What does the phrase "subject to the jurisdiction thereof" in the 14th Amendment mean, and why has it been a source of debate?
3. Summarize the key arguments and the Supreme Court's decision in the *Dred Scott* case, and explain its significance in the context of the 14th Amendment.
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