Module 10 - Citizenship Flashcards
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What is citizenship?
Citizenship means the totality of all rights and privileges accorded to all members of a given state.
A citizen is a person who has full rights in a State either by birth or by gaining such rights.
What are the two ways of acquiring citizenship in Nigeria?
Citizenship can be acquired by:
* By birth
* By legal process
Define citizenship by birth.
Citizenship by birth is also called Jus Sanguinis, where individuals acquire citizenship based on their parentage or grandparents.
Conditions include being born in Nigeria before independence to Nigerian parents or grandparents, or being born after independence to Nigerian citizens.
What is Jus Soli?
Jus Soli, or the law of soil, grants citizenship to any person born within the territorial jurisdiction of a State, regardless of their parents’ citizenship.
This concept is exemplified by the 14th Amendment of the United States.
What is naturalization?
Naturalization is the common legal mode of acquiring citizenship of a State.
There are three forms of naturalization: Direct, Derivative, and Collective.
What are the prerequisites for Direct Naturalization in Nigeria?
The prerequisites include:
* Continuous residence of fifteen years or non-continuous residence of twenty years
* Contribution to Nigeria’s growth
* Age and capacity
* Good character
* Acceptance by the local community
What is Derivative Naturalization?
Derivative Naturalization occurs when a spouse or child acquires citizenship status through the direct naturalization of parents or relatives.
What is Collective Naturalization?
Collective Naturalization is when a group of people acquires citizenship privileges through treaty or statute annexing their territory.
List the civic responsibilities of a citizen in Nigeria.
Civic responsibilities include:
* Placing the interest of the State first
* Paying taxes promptly
* Obeying State laws
* Defending the State
* Upholding the honour of the State
* Respecting State symbols
What is the significance of indigenous trade and market systems in Nigeria?
They are crucial for understanding the traditional systems of trade and self-reliance among Nigerian people.
This includes pre-colonial trade systems, traditional markets, and bartering.
Describe traditional apprenticeship in Nigeria.
Traditional apprenticeship involves young people learning skills from experienced craftsmen and traders.
What skills are acquired through traditional apprenticeship in Nigeria?
Skills include:
* Blacksmithing
* Weaving
* Woodcarving
What are some agricultural skills developed by Nigerian people?
Agricultural skills include:
* Crop rotation
* Irrigation
* Livestock management
What is the goal of self-reliance in the context of Nigerian economics?
The goal is self-sufficiency, producing essential goods such as food and clothing.
This includes local resource utilization and community-based economies.
What are the components of a community-based economy in Nigeria?
Components include:
* Collaboration among individuals
* Production of goods and services
* Exchange systems
What are the methods of acquiring citizenship in Nigeria?
Methods include:
* Citizenship by birth
* Citizenship by legal processes such as naturalization
What are the fundamental rights of citizens in Nigeria?
Fundamental rights include:
* Right to life
* Right to freedom of expression
* Right to fair trial
