JAMB Government 2009 Question 44

Question 44

Citizenship, Rights and Duties

Citizenship of a state by descent requires that

  1. A.one is born and bred in the state
  2. B.one's mother was born in the state
  3. C.one's grandparents were citizens of that state
  4. D.one is domiciled in that state.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (one's grandparents were citizens of that state)

Explanation

Citizenship by descent depends on one's parents or grandparents being citizens of the country.