Citizenship-the idea that, by virtue of birth and residence, people have basic rights-is a natural and long-established practice.

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The concept of citizenship, as understood in terms of rights and responsibilities tied to birth and residence, has evolved over time and was not always a natural or established practice. Ancient societies had various forms of belonging and membership, but the modern notion of citizenship that includes basic rights for all members of a state has developed relatively recently in human history.

Citizenship-The Idea That, by Virtue of Birth and Residence, People