Jus Sanguinis is a principle that grants citizenship based on

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JAMB 2023

Jus Sanguinis is a principle that grants citizenship based on

  • A. parental citizenship
  • B. place of birth
  • C. ethnic background
  • D. length of residency

Correct Answer: A. parental citizenship

Explanation

Jus Sanguinis is a principle of nationality law by which citizenship is determined or acquired by the nationality or ethnicity of one or both parents. This contrasts with jus soli, which is a principle by which citizenship is determined by place of birth.



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