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Which of the following is NOT a duty and responsibility of a Filipino citizen as listed in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a duty and responsibility of a Filipino citizen as listed in the text?
- Defend the country from enemies and invaders
- Engage in activities that contravene human rights and democracy (correct)
- Pay taxes willingly and promptly
- Help the country for growth and development
What is the additional element of active citizenship mentioned in the text?
What is the additional element of active citizenship mentioned in the text?
- Conventional political engagement
- Participation in civil society activities
- Volunteering for community activities
- Respect for others and human rights (correct)
Which of the following is an example of active citizenship according to the text?
Which of the following is an example of active citizenship according to the text?
- Breaking the law to achieve a political goal
- Refusing to pay taxes as a form of protest
- Voting for a candidate who does not respect human rights
- Collecting petitions to advocate for a cause (correct)
What is the difference between citizenship and nationality?
What is the difference between citizenship and nationality?
Who are considered citizens of the Philippines according to the 1987 Constitution?
Who are considered citizens of the Philippines according to the 1987 Constitution?
What is a citizen according to the text?
What is a citizen according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a duty and responsibility of a Filipino citizen as listed in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a duty and responsibility of a Filipino citizen as listed in the text?
What does active citizenship usually refer to, according to the text?
What does active citizenship usually refer to, according to the text?
What is the prime duty of the government according to the text?
What is the prime duty of the government according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a way to acquire citizenship in the Philippines?
Which of the following is NOT a way to acquire citizenship in the Philippines?
What is the difference between nationality and citizenship according to the text?
What is the difference between nationality and citizenship according to the text?
What is the duty of allegiance or loyalty on the part of citizens according to the text?
What is the duty of allegiance or loyalty on the part of citizens according to the text?
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Citizenship and Nationality
- A citizen is a member of a political community, owed allegiance and loyalty in return for protection.
- Nationality refers to a person's membership in a nation, while citizenship implies rights and responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities of a Filipino Citizen
- Paying taxes
- Respect for the national flag and anthem
- Defense of the state
- Loyalty to the Republic of the Philippines
- Obedience to the laws
- Exercise of the right of suffrage
- Conscious and active participation in the pursuit of the goals of nationalism
Active Citizenship
- Refers to the voluntary and conscious effort of citizens to participate in the affairs of their community and country
- Examples: voting, participating in public discussions, and advocating for a cause
- Goes beyond the minimum requirements of citizenship
Acquiring Citizenship in the Philippines
- Jus soli (right of the soil): born in the Philippines
- Jus sanguinis (right of blood): born to Filipino parents
- Naturalization: conferred by the President of the Philippines
- Other ways: marrying a Filipino citizen, and through Republic Act No. 9139 (an act declaring the acquisition of Philippine citizenship)
Government's Prime Duty
- Protecting the rights and well-being of citizens
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