Which of the following correctly summarizes why noncitizens are protected by the Bill of Rights?(1 point)

Question

Responses

a Noncitizens are considered “people” within the language of the Constitution and are therefore entitled to the same constitutional protections as citizens.

b Noncitizens are considered citizens under the language of the Fourteenth Amendment and have the same rights as citizens.

c Noncitizens may have green cards that grant them the same constitutional rights as citizens.

d Noncitizens may have permanent residency that grants them the same constitutional rights as citizens.

Answer 1

a Noncitizens are considered “people” within the language of the Constitution and are therefore entitled to the same constitutional protections as citizens.