Naturalization
Pres. Barack Obama speaking to new U.S. citizens during a naturalization ceremony held in Washington, D.C., 2015.
citizenship
political science
citizenship, relationship between an individual and a state to which the individual owes allegiance and in turn is entitled to its protection. Citizenship implies the status of freedom with accompanying responsibilities. Citizens have certain rights, duties, and responsibilities that are denied or only partially extended to aliens and other noncitizens residing in a country. In general, full political rights, including the right to vote and to hold public office, are predicated upon citizenship. The usual...
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