Question

the passage below is taken from the 14th amendment. all persons born or naturalized in the united states and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the united states and of the state wherein they reside. what is the meaning of \citizens\ in this amendment? people who entered the united states unlawfully but who otherwise obey its laws people with rights and responsibilities as full members of american society people living lawfully in the united states as permanent residents people who serve as government officials

Explanation:

In the context of the 14th - Amendment, citizens are those with full - fledged rights and responsibilities within American society. The amendment defines citizens as those born or naturalized in the US, giving them status as full members of the nation and the state they reside in.

Answer:

B. people with rights and responsibilities as full members of American society