The Fourteenth Amendment's Citizenship Clause

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Objective

I understand the meaning of the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause and can summarize key court cases that have challenged or interpreted the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause.

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Practice

7 questions

1

Explain the concept of "Birthright citizenship" as it relates to the 14th Amendment.

2

What does the phrase "subject to the jurisdiction thereof" in the 14th Amendment mean, and why has it been a source of debate?

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Explain the meaning of the citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment in your own words. Summarize the Supreme Court's decision in *United States v. Wong Kim Ark* and explain how it relates to the 14th Amendment's citizenship clause. Briefly describe the *Dred Scott* decision and explain how the 14th Amendment was intended to address the issues raised in that case regarding citizenship.

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