Question

Which example best identifies a birthright citizen of the United States? (1 point)
a migrant who is a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.
a child born in the U.S. to undocumented parents
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

Answer 1

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

Explanation: The 14th Amendment grants citizenship to anyone born in the United States (jus soli), regardless of the parents' immigration status.