Question

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

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

a child born in the U.S. to undocumented parents
a child born in the U.S. to undocumented parents
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Answer 1

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

Reason: Under the 14th Amendment, anyone born in the United States (with limited exceptions like children of foreign diplomats) is a U.S. citizen at birth, regardless of the parents' immigration status.