1004_Ind5_S2

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Instructions: Now that you have proven that there is a problem, you must research possible solutions to the problem. You must turn in this research sheet completed with two articles attached that show possible solutions and why they would work

III. There are many possible solutions to this problem. The possible solutions are: (Two articles must be attached and annotated bibliography) The fourteenth amendment can be reformed. Although it states, "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside." it has now become a problem because illegals are having their children here and the parents think they can stay just because their child is a citizen. It can be changed to, "All persons born or naturalized in the United States to at least one legal parent, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside."

IV. The solution I (we) propose is: (This section will become your proposed legislation. Be sure to include what agency will implement your law, proposed cost if any and effective date) The solution I propose is the reform of this amendment to, "All persons born or naturalized in the United States to at least one legal parent, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside."

V. I (we) think this solution will work because: (You must use factual information to prove your solution will work) I believe this solution will work because it will not allow illegal immigrants to have their offspring born here and have them automatically become citizens. It will definitely cut down the ever-growing population of this country and help the government keep track of who is in our country.