Question

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

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

Answer 1

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

Explanation: Under the 14th Amendment, anyone born in the United States (and subject to its jurisdiction) is a U.S. citizen at birth, regardless of the parents' immigration status (aside from limited exceptions like accredited foreign diplomats).