Understanding Citizenship and Constitutional Amendments

The video discusses the 14th Amendment's interpretation regarding citizenship, highlighting issues with birthright citizenship and immigration. It proposes changes to citizenship rules, emphasizing the need for individuals to contribute positively to the country. The speaker also addresses preventing future illegal immigration and suggests constitutional amendments, such as a balanced budget requirement, to adapt to modern times.

What does the 14th Amendment currently guarantee to individuals born in the United States?

• Automatic citizenship regardless of parents' legal status

• No citizenship rights

• Citizenship only if parents are legal residents

• Citizenship only if parents are U.S. citizens

What term is used to describe children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents for the purpose of gaining citizenship?

• Anchor babies

• Dreamers

• Naturalized citizens

• Visa children

According to the speaker, what undermines the value of U.S. citizenship?

• High naturalization fees

• Lengthy citizenship process

• Strict immigration laws

• Granting citizenship to children of tourists and illegal immigrants

What change does the speaker propose for the 14th Amendment regarding citizenship?

• Citizenship should be granted to all children born in the U.S.

• Citizenship should be granted only to children of U.S. citizens

• Citizenship should be denied to all non-citizens

• Citizenship should be based on the value added to the country

What is the speaker's stance on granting citizenship to children of temporary workers?

• They should be granted citizenship

• They should be denied citizenship

• They should be granted citizenship only if parents become citizens

• They should be granted citizenship after 5 years

What historical event does the speaker reference to highlight the issue of illegal immigration?

• Ronald Reagan's amnesty to 3 million immigrants

• The Immigration Act of 1924

• The Naturalization Act of 1790

• The Chinese Exclusion Act

What does the speaker believe is necessary to prevent a third wave of illegal immigration?

• Revisiting the 14th Amendment

• Building a border wall

• Increasing deportations

• Reducing visa approvals

Why does the speaker believe a balanced budget amendment is necessary?

• To reduce taxes

• To ensure fiscal responsibility

• To increase government spending

• To eliminate national debt

What does the speaker suggest about the Constitution in relation to modern times?

• It should be updated to reflect current realities

• It should remain unchanged

• It should be abolished

• It should be interpreted strictly as originally written

What is the speaker's view on the Constitution?

• It is a flexible set of guidelines

• It is outdated and irrelevant

• It is a sacred and governing document

• It is only a historical artifact