Meaning and definition of citizenship - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is citizenship?
The legal status given to a company
The legal status given to an individual that allows them to enjoy certain rights, privileges, and responsibilities within a particular country or state
The legal status given to a foreign government
The legal status given to an individual that allows them to enjoy certain rights, privileges, and responsibilities within a particular country or state
What are some rights that citizens are entitled to?
Right to vote, work, and live within the country
Right to travel outside of the country
Right to own a business in the country
How can citizenship be acquired?
Through birth, descent, marriage, or naturalization
Through inheritance or lottery
Through employment or sponsorship
What are some responsibilities of citizens?
Obey the laws, pay taxes, and defend the country if necessary
Travel outside of the country frequently
Ignore the laws, evade taxes, and criticize the country's government
Obey the laws, pay taxes, and defend the country if necessary
How is citizenship acquired through birth?
Citizenship is acquired through birth if the individual is born within the territory of the country, regardless of the citizenship of the parents.
What are some privileges that citizens enjoy?
Some privileges that citizens enjoy include the right to vote, the right to work and live within the country, and access to government services and benefits.