Global Citizenship

Question 1

membership of a citizen in political society, which membership implies, reciprocally, a duty of allegiance on the part of the member and duty of protection on the part of the state

Answer 1

Citizenship

Question 2

Member of a democratic community who enjoys full civil and political rights, and is accorded protection inside and outside the territory of the State

Answer 2

Citizen

Question 3

citizen of a country who is residing or passing by through another country

Answer 3

Alien

Question 4

Article IV of the 1987 Philippine Constitution
The following are citizens of the Philippines
List them

Answer 4

1. Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this Constitution;
2. Those whose fathers and mothers are citizens of the Philippines;
3. Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers who elect President of the Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority
4. Those who are neutralized in accordance with law

Question 5

Two Rules Governing the Citizenship by Birth

Answer 5

Jus Sanguinis and Jus Soli

Question 6

blood relationship is the basis for the acquisition of citizenship under this rule

Answer 6

Jus Sanguinis

Question 7

place of birth serves as the basis for acquiring citizenship under this rule

Answer 7

Jus Soli

Question 8

act of formally adopting a foreigner into the political body of the state and clothing him with the rights and privileges of citizenship

Answer 8

Naturalization

Question 9

Ways of Acquiring Citizenship by Naturalization

Answer 9

By judgment of the court
By direct act of congress
By administrative proceedings

Question 10

Ways to voluntarily lose citizenship

Answer 10

• By naturalization in a foreign country;
• By express renunciation of citizenship;
• By subscribing to an oath of allegiance to support the constitution and laws of a foreign nation;
• By rendering service to, or accepting commission in the armed forces of a foreign country (except under certain circumstance)

Question 11

Ways to lose citizenship involuntarily

Answer 11

• By cancellation of his certificate of naturalization by the court; and
• By having been declared by competent authority, a deserter in the Philippine armed forces in time of war

Question 12

Duties and Obligations of Citizens

List them

Answer 12

1. To be loyal to the Republic
2. To love and defend the country
3. To contribute to the development and welfare of the State
4. To uphold the Constitution and obey the laws
5. To cooperate with duly constituted authorities
6. To exercise rights responsibly and with due regard to the rights of others
7. To engage in gainful work
8. To register and vote

Question 13

Rights of Global Citizen

Answer 13

• To live in peace
• To travel freely across borders without fear of persecution
• To an equal share of the earth’s resources
• To personal security
• To a clean, non-threatening environment

Question 14

Responsibilities of a Global Citizen

Answer 14

• To ensure the peaceful existence of others
• To allow others to travel freely across our borders especially those in need of shelter or protection
• To share our resources with others
• To protect the earth’s environments and conserve its renewable resources

Question 15

Why does Global Citizenship Matter

List some reasons

Answer 15

• Global citizenship gives people the tools to counter ignorance and intolerance
• Global citizenship encourages us to recognize our responsibilities towards each other
• Global citizenship is about flexibility and adaptability as well as about a positive image of the future
• Global citizenship acknowledge that we have a power as individuals: OUR CHOICES CAN CREATE CHANGES