Dual Citizenship And Naturalization Laws

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Dual Citizenship and Naturalization Laws Since there can be several ways to acquire a given country's citizenship, it is possible for someone to be considered a citizen under the laws of two or more countries at the same time. This interpretation is what is called Dual Citizenship.

The American and French revolution were the events through which national citizenship gained its significance. As citizenship signified freedom from feudal dominance in the medieval city-state, national citizenship in the United States and France symbolized the end of monarchy. The distinction between citizen and subject may no longer be vital, but it was to the innovative 1700's.

In a modern democratic state, the rights and duties of citizenship are inseparable because each stems from the other. Democratic theory embraces the fact that the state deserves, gains, and retains the loyalty of its citizens by affording them the opportunity to achieve their goals through their influence on the political system.

The primary right of a citizen in a democracy is the right to meaningful political participation. It is the freedom of the people to hold the responsibility of the government. This issue is a debate topic that is being disagreed on by Democrats and Republicans in the race for President of the United States. The Republicans believe that their right for political participation is being obstructed because of a decision made by the Secretary of State in Florida to cease the hand recount of votes.

On the other hand, the allegiance of a citizen to his country is the most fundamental political loyalty. In a pluralistic society, such as ours, this can coexist with a variety of other loyalties such as, family, church, private groups, and organizations. These social ideals can even be subordinate to political institutions or international organizations. In contrast, in a...