What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are U.S. citizens?

Why this is the answer

The 14th Amendment says that people born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to its jurisdiction, are U.S. citizens. This amendment is central to birthright and naturalized citizenship.

Answers that are not correct

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• 19th Amendment
• 15th Amendment
• 1st Amendment
• 10th Amendment

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