What principle is birthright citizenship based on, and what is its Latin name?
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The question is asking about the principle underlying birthright citizenship and its corresponding Latin name, which are fundamental concepts in citizenship law.
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Jus soli
Birthright citizenship is based on the principle of 'jus soli'.
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Birthright citizenship is based on the principle of 'jus soli'.
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The term 'jus soli' is derived from Latin and means 'right of the soil'. It is a principle by which citizenship is determined by the place of birth.
Sources
- Birthright citizenship in the United States - American Immigration Council - americanimmigrationcouncil.org
- Birthright citizenship in the United States - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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