Which of the Following Amendments Was Intended for Birthright Citizenship

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following amendments was intended for birthright citizenship of children of slaves but has long been interpreted to cover anyone born in the United States regardless of their parents' legal status?

• A) First Amendment
• B) Fourth Amendment
• C) Fifth Amendment
• D) Fourteenth Amendment

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Definitions:

Criminal Prosecution

The process of charging someone with a crime and conducting a trial to determine guilt or innocence, typically conducted by the state.

Acquitted

A legal judgment that a person charged with a crime is not guilty of the charged offense.

Corporate Criminal Liability

The legal principle holding companies and their executives criminally accountable for their actions.

Mens Rea

The mental state of intent to commit a crime, a key element required to establish guilt in criminal proceedings.