Citizenship - JSS1 Civic education Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is citizenship?
A social club membership
A legal and social status indicating membership in a nation
A form of employment
A religious affiliation
What are the two primary types of citizenship mentioned in the lesson?
Political and economic citizenship
Natural and supernatural citizenship
Birthright and naturalized citizenship
Hereditary and acquired citizenship
How is birthright citizenship acquired?
Through purchasing citizenship
By being born within the nation's territorial boundaries
Through passing a citizenship test
By demonstrating good conduct
What criteria are typically required for naturalized citizenship?
Owning property in the country
Residing in the country for a designated period, demonstrating good conduct, and passing a citizenship test
Engaging in political activism
Being born into a citizen family
What is the process of voluntarily giving up citizenship to acquire citizenship in another country called?
Denaturalization
Involuntary loss
Birthright citizenship
Renunciation
What is denaturalization?
Gaining citizenship through birthright
The process of revoking citizenship granted through naturalization
Voluntarily giving up citizenship
The legal status of being a non-citizen
How may citizenship be involuntarily lost?
Through renunciation
By being born within the nation's boundaries
By engaging in activities contrary to the country's laws
Through naturalization
What privileges do citizens typically have in a country?
Limited access to public services
The right to vote, work, and live without time limitations
No right to seek protection from the government
Restricted participation in civic activities
What distinguishes birthright citizenship from naturalized citizenship?
Birthright citizenship requires passing a citizenship test
Naturalized citizenship is acquired by being born within the nation's boundaries
Birthright citizenship is involuntary
Naturalized citizenship involves renunciation
In what way do non-citizens differ from citizens regarding residency?
Non-citizens can reside without limitations
Citizens have limited residency rights
Non-citizens may be subject to immigration laws, potentially facing deportation
Both citizens and non-citizens have unlimited residency rights