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1. Citizenship

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   Jus Soli (Right of the Soil)
   Jus soli confers citizenship upon individuals born within the territorial boundaries of the state, irrespective of their parents' nationality. This principle strongly favors assimilation and is often associated with nation-building in countries with histories of high immigration, such as the United States and Canada. The primary philosophical justification is that territorial presence implies i…