chapter 1 Flashcards

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What is one way citizenship is determined by legal status?

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Descent: Where if one of the parents are Singaporean, their children are automatically offered citizenship.

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Which method of citizenship does Singapore practise based on parentage?

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Singapore practises citizenship by descent.

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How is citizenship awarded in some countries based on birth?

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Country of birth: Where citizenship is awarded as long as you are born in a country.

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Does Singapore practise citizenship based on the country of birth?

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No, Singapore does not practise this method of citizenship.

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How can marriage influence citizenship?

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Marriage: By marrying a citizen of another country, you can be offered citizenship.

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Does Singapore offer citizenship through marriage?

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Yes, Singapore practises this, although you first have to become a PR and pass a few tests.

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What is naturalisation in the context of citizenship?

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Naturalisation: Where citizenship is offered to those who have immigrated to a country for a long period of time.

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Does Singapore practise naturalisation for citizenship?

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Yes, Singapore practises this method of citizenship.

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How is citizenship shaped by identity?

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A sense of national identity comes from a shared belief of belonging to the same country as other people.

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What common practices create a sense of national identity in Singapore?

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Common practices such as singing the National Anthem and taking the National Pledge, as well as celebrating National Day.

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How is citizenship shaped by participation?

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Participation in public affairs or matters of general concern in society also shapes a person’s citizenship.

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In what ways can people participate to shape their citizenship?

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They can contribute as individuals or as organised groups.

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