Question

Which example best identifies a birthright citizen of the United States?(1 point)
Responses

a migrant who is a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.
a migrant who is a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.

a person who was born in another country to citizens of that country, but who has lived continuously in the U.S. for more than 5 years
a person who was born in another country to citizens of that country, but who has lived continuously in the U.S. for more than 5 years

a child born in another country to a permanent resident of that country
a child born in another country to a permanent resident of that country

a child born in the U.S. to undocumented parents
a child born in the U.S. to undocumented parents

Answer 1

Answer: a child born in the U.S. to undocumented parents.

Explanation: Under the 14th Amendment, most people born on U.S. soil are U.S. citizens at birth (jus soli), regardless of their parents' immigration status (except for certain exceptions like children of foreign diplomats).