Friday, September 17, 2010

Upfront: Who Gets to Be an American? (Assigned Sept. 20th)


Click on the link below and read the article. Using your Blogging Instructions, answer the following questions:

http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/upfront/features/index.asp?article=f092010_14thAmend

1. Do you agree or disagree that the U.S. should allow birthright citizenship?  Why?  Be sure to refer to specific points from the article to support your opinion. 

2. What challenges would come with trying to alter or overturn birthright citizenship as stated in the 14th Amendment?