How did the Constitution affect immigration and naturalization?
A) The founding fathers were in strong agreement that the United States remain open to all foreigners and enabled this through a series of detailed laws set forth in the Constitution.
B) The Constitution said little about immigration and naturalization, which has allowed policy to change over the years in response to fluctuating political moods and economic needs.
C) The Constitution offered guidance on immigration and created a naturalization process highly similar to that of Great Britain in that citizens could not renounce their original citizenship.
D) Although the Constitution created opportunities for the new nation to accommodate immigration, the idea of America as an asylum for refugees was at odds with George Washington's vision as president.
E) The Constitution ensured that the naturalization of all peoples, including those of African or Asian descent, be left to the national government rather than the states.

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While the Constitution did address immigration and naturalization through Article I, Section 8, Clause 4 and Article II, Section 1, Clause 5, the language was vague and left much room for interpretation. As a result, policy toward immigration and naturalization has been shaped over time by laws and regulations enacted by Congress and executive actions taken by the president.

How Did the Constitution Affect Immigration and Naturalization