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1. Citizenship

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   Citizenship is the formal legal relationship between an individual and a sovereign state (political entity), granting the individual certain rights and imposing corresponding duties. This status defines the individual’s political membership (political status), conferring entitlements such as suffrage, protection under the state's jurisdiction (state), and the right to hold public office. Historically, the concept has evolved from localized feudal obligat…