NOTE TO STUDENTS: Read the "Background" and "Resources" below the questions.

1. What is unrestricted birthright citizenship?

2. President Trump said in an interview with NBC that we are the only country with unrestricted birthright citizenship. How many of the 193 countries in the world actually have unrestricted birthright citizenship?

3. a) How many countries are in NATO?
b) CHALLENGE: How many can you name?
c) Which of the NATO countries allow unrestricted birthright citizenship?

4. Where is birthright citizenship almost non-existent?

5. a) Do you support or oppose the president’s attempt to end birthright citizenship? Explain your answer.
b) Ask a parent the same question.
c) Did any of your family or friends emigrate to the U.S. legally? If so, ask them: Do you support or oppose the president’s attempt to end birthright citizenship? Please explain your answer.

CHALLENGE: Read the commentary “Where does the concept of birthright citizenship come from?” AND "Birthright Citizenship: An Overview" (pdf version)
Based on this information, do you support or oppose the president’s attempt to end birthright citizenship? Explain your answer.