Question

which person is automatically a u.s. citizen by birth?
a. a woman born in the united states who moved to china as a child
b. a woman born in south africa who lived in los angeles for several years
c. a child born in japan whose family moves to america soon after the childs birth.
d. a man from norway who is engaged to an american citizen

Explanation:

Under U.S. birthright citizenship (based on the 14th Amendment and common law principle of "jus soli"), a person born on U.S. soil (excluding certain diplomatic or sovereign - related exceptions) is a U.S. citizen at birth.

• Option A: The woman was born in the United States. Even though she moved to China as a child, her place of birth (U.S. soil) gives her automatic U.S. citizenship by birth.
• Option B: The woman was born in South Africa. Living in Los Angeles for years does not grant automatic birthright citizenship; she would need to go through naturalization or have other qualifying factors (like parentage) not mentioned here.
• Option C: The child was born in Japan. Birth in Japan does not confer U.S. birthright citizenship unless the parents meet certain citizenship - related criteria (not indicated here).
• Option D: Engagement to an American citizen does not confer U.S. citizenship, let alone automatic birthright citizenship.

Answer:

A. A woman born in the United States who moved to China as a child