Official USCIS civics question 97 of 128
What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are U.S. citizens?
Official answer (English)
- 14th Amendment
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Explanation
English
The 14th Amendment says people born or naturalized in the U.S. (and subject to its jurisdiction) are citizens.
Türkçe
14. değişiklik, ABD'de doğan veya vatandaşlığa geçen (ve onun yargı yetkisine tabi olan) kişilerin vatandaş olduğunu söyler.
Español
La Enmienda 14 dice que las personas nacidas o naturalizadas en EE. UU. (y sujetas a su jurisdicción) son ciudadanas.
Memory hint
💡 EN: 14th Amendment = citizenship.
💡 TR: 14. değişiklik = vatandaşlık.
💡 ES: Enmienda 14 = ciudadanía.
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