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? a. people who serve as government officials b. people living lawfully in the united states as permanent residents c. people with rights and responsibilities as full members of american society d. people who entered the united states unlawfully but who otherwise obey its laws

Explanation:

The 14th Amendment defines citizens as those born or natural - ized in the US and subject to its jurisdiction. US citizens are full members of American society with rights and responsibilities. Option A is too narrow as not all citizens serve as government officials. Option B describes permanent residents (green - card holders) who are not full citizens. Option D describes illegal immigrants who are not citizens.

Answer:

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