Citizens

Citizens are individuals who are legally recognized by a state or government and are entitled to its protection and to political rights. The term can also refer to people who live in a city or town, regardless of their legal status.

Definition[edit | edit source]

A citizen is a person who is recognized by a government or state as being a member of that entity. This recognition comes with certain rights and responsibilities, such as the right to vote, the right to work and live in the country, and the obligation to obey the laws of the country.

Citizenship[edit | edit source]

Citizenship is the status of being a citizen. It is usually acquired by birth within a certain territory, descent from a citizen parent, marriage to a citizen, and naturalization. The exact rules vary from country to country.

Rights and Responsibilities[edit | edit source]

Citizens have certain rights and responsibilities. These can include the right to vote, the right to work and live in the country, the right to receive protection from the state, and the obligation to obey the laws of the country. Some countries also require their citizens to serve in the military or perform other types of national service.

Dual Citizenship[edit | edit source]

Some people have dual citizenship, which means they are citizens of two countries at the same time. This can happen if a person is born to parents who are citizens of different countries, or if a person becomes a citizen of another country through naturalization.

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