JAMB - Government (2000 - No. 3)
Citizenship refers to the
indigenous member of a state
social status of a person in a state
highest position in a state
legal status of a member of a state
Paliwanag
Citizenship is the legal relationship between an individual and a state, granting the person certain rights, responsibilities and privileges. It implies that a person is a recognised member of the state and subject to its laws, and in turn, is entitled to the protection and benefits provided by the state.