The Privileges of Citizenship, as described in the 14th Amendment, requires states to grant citizens what?

• A. 14th Amendment. states must give their citizens the privileges and immunities of national citizenship- life, liberty...
• B. 15th Amendment
• C. The 1st Amendment rights apply to residents only
• D. The 19th Amendment guarantees voting rights for women

Answer: (A)

The key idea is the Privileges or Immunities Clause of the 14th Amendment. It prohibits states from abridging the rights that come with U.S. citizenship, so states must respect and protect the fundamental privileges and immunities of national citizenship. That means citizens are entitled to certain core rights at the state level just because they are citizens of the United States.

The other options miss this focus: the 15th Amendment is about voting rights regardless of race, the claim about First Amendment rights applying only to residents isn’t accurate, and the 19th Amendment concerns voting rights for women. The statement about states granting the privileges and immunities of national citizenship best captures what the 14th Amendment is designed to protect.