Question

All persons born or naturalized in the United States … are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.

This amendment accomplished which of the following? (5 points)

Expanded the definition of citizen to include former slaves
Established the process for naturalizing citizens and immigrant families
Specified the requirements for fair treatment of accused persons
Took responsibility for citizenship issues away from the states

Answer 1

Expanded the definition of citizen to include former slaves

Established the process for naturalizing citizens and immigrant families