Question 19
Citizenship, Rights and DutiesOne can become a citizen of a country through all the following except
- A.the granting of political asylum
- B.birth
- C.marriage
- D.naturalization
- E.the conferment of honourary citizenship.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (the granting of political asylum)
Explanation
Political asylum only gives a foreigner protection and the right to stay; it does not make him a citizen. Birth, marriage (registration) and naturalisation are ways of acquiring citizenship.