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

Answer

14th Amendment

Remember it: 13 ended slavery, 14 made citizens, 15 gave the vote.

Source: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 2025 civics test. Last reviewed September 5, 2026.

This is question 97 of 128 on the 2025 USCIS civics test, in the section The 1800s.

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