Theory question 102
Citizenship, Rights and Duties(a) Who is a citizen?
(b) Outline four responsibilities of a citizen to the state.
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Model answer
(a) A person who is a full legal member of a state (by birth, registration, naturalisation or honour), enjoying its rights and owing it duties.
(b) Any four: loyalty to the state; obeying the laws; paying taxes and rates; voting in elections; defending the state when required; protecting public property; respecting the rights of others/national symbols; assisting law-enforcement agents (reporting crime, serving as a witness).
Explanation
Define first, then list four duties, one sentence each.