The Phrase in Article II, Section 1, of the Constitution

question 10

Multiple Choice

The phrase in Article II, Section 1, of the Constitution states that “no person except a natural born Citizen…shall be eligible to the office of President.” According to the interpretation of most scholars, who can become president?

• A) Only citizens born in the United States.
• B) Citizens born in the United States and citizens born abroad of parents who are U.S. citizens
• C) Native-born and naturalized citizens
• D) Only naturalized citizens
• E) Only first-generation citizens

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