Question 12
Citizenship and Citizenship EducationNaturalized citizens cannot be denied their legal status as members of a country unless if they
- A.are jailed for one year within seven years of acquiring citizenship.
- B.are found guilty to be spies or secret agents for another country.
- C.refuse to represent the country in an international sporting event.
- D.give adequate information to the host country.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (are found guilty to be spies or secret agents for another country.)
Explanation
Citizenship by naturalization can be withdrawn for disloyalty such as spying for another country. (Under s.30 of the 1999 Constitution a prison term of three years or more within seven years can also lead to deprivation, so option A's one year is not enough.)