What Do Taney's Arguments Regarding Citizenship in the Dred Scott

question 35

Multiple Choice

What do Taney's arguments regarding citizenship in the Dred Scott decision imply about the nature of citizenship?

• A) It is an ancient ideal that can be traced back to the Roman Empire.
• B) It is a God-given privilege afforded only to those who have demonstrated that they are worthy of it.
• C) It can be both granted to and taken away from a person through legislative acts.
• D) It is an evolving entity, destined to include a larger number of people as society changes.
• E) It is a social construct defined by those whom it pertains to.

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