Who is a Citizen?

Class: Primary 3

Subject: Social Studies

Topic: Who is a Citizen?

Content

A citizen is a person who belongs to a community, state, or country. For example, if you were born in Nigeria, you are a citizen of Nigeria. Similarly, I am a citizen of the country where I was born.

You can also become a citizen of another country through naturalization. This means that if I live in the United States of America for ten years and meet all the requirements, I have the right to become a U.S. citizen.

If a person from another country marries a Nigerian citizen, they also have the right to become a citizen of Nigeria through marriage.

Additionally, all people born to Nigerian parents are Nigerian citizens, no matter where they are born.

As citizens, we all have certain responsibilities, rights, and duties to our country. These help build strong and peaceful communities.

Qualities of a Good Citizen

A good citizen possesses certain important qualities that help improve their community and nation. These qualities include:

1. Honesty
   • Being truthful and keeping your word.
   • Example: Returning a lost item to its owner.
2. Respect
   • Treating others the way you want to be treated.
   • Example: Listening politely when someone is speaking.
3. Fairness
   • Being fair to others, obeying rules, and not cheating.
   • Example: Waiting for your turn in a queue.
4. Responsibility
   • Doing what you are supposed to do without being told.
   • Example: Completing your homework on time.
5. Courage
   • Doing the right thing even when it is difficult.
   • Example: Reporting a wrongdoing even if it’s hard.
6. Kindness
   • Being good to others and helping them when you can.
   • Example: Sharing your food with a friend in need.

Being a good citizen is very important. Good citizens build their communities by contributing positively. When everyone tries to be a good citizen, our communities, states, and nations become better places to live.

For further understanding of citizenship, check out this helpful guide on citizenship rights and responsibilities.

Questions

1. Who is a citizen?
   • A citizen is a person who belongs to a community, state, or country.
2. What is the meaning of naturalization?
   • Naturalization is the process by which a person becomes a citizen of another country after meeting specific requirements.
3. Who are Nigerian citizens by birth?
   • All people born to Nigerian parents are Nigerian citizens.
4. State four qualities of a good citizen.
   • Honesty, Respect, Fairness, Responsibility.
5. What is the name of your country?
   • Nigeria (or the name of the student’s country).

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options

1. A citizen is a person who belongs to a _______.
   a) School
   b) Community
   c) Market
   d) Planet
2. All people born to Nigerian parents are _______.
   a) Foreigners
   b) Nigerian citizens
   c) Refugees
   d) Stateless
3. The process of becoming a citizen of another country is called _______.
   a) Immigration
   b) Naturalization
   c) Emigration
   d) Vacation
4. A good citizen shows _______ by telling the truth.
   a) Courage
   b) Honesty
   c) Fairness
   d) Respect
5. Treating others the way you want to be treated is called _______.
   a) Kindness
   b) Fairness
   c) Respect
   d) Responsibility
6. _______ means duplicating efforts to help someone in need.
   a) Honesty
   b) Kindness
   c) Courage
   d) Greed
7. Doing the right thing even when it is hard shows _______.
   a) Courage
   b) Laziness
   c) Fairness
   d) Fear
8. Good citizens obey _______ in their communities.
   a) Leaders
   b) Rules
   c) Friends
   d) Strangers
9. _______ is a responsibility of all good citizens.
   a) Disobedience
   b) Stealing
   c) Paying taxes
   d) Ignorance
10. If someone marries a Nigerian citizen, they may _______ Nigerian citizenship.
    a) Lose
    b) Gain
    c) Refuse
    d) Neglect
11. Citizens have rights, _______ and duties.
    a) Responsibilities
    b) Fears
    c) Complaints
    d) Problems
12. A good citizen tries to _______ others when needed.
    a) Hurt
    b) Help
    c) Avoid
    d) Ignore
13. Treating people equally shows _______.
    a) Respect
    b) Fairness
    c) Courage
    d) Dishonesty
14. A country becomes stronger when citizens work to build their _______.
    a) Wealth
    b) Communities
    c) Anger
    d) Enemies
15. The name of a person’s country of citizenship is called their _______.
    a) Profession
    b) Nationality
    c) Race
    d) Occupation

Class Activity Discussion

1. Who is a citizen?
   A citizen is a person who belongs to a community, state, or country.
2. How can someone become a citizen of another country?
   By naturalization, marriage, or birth.
3. What is naturalization?
   It is the process of becoming a citizen of another country after fulfilling its legal requirements.
4. Can someone born in another country still be a citizen of Nigeria?
   Yes, if their parents are Nigerian citizens.
5. What are the responsibilities of a citizen?
   To obey laws, pay taxes, vote, and contribute positively to their community.
6. What does it mean to be a good citizen?
   It means showing qualities like honesty, fairness, respect, and responsibility.
7. What is the difference between a citizen and a resident?
   A citizen has full legal rights and responsibilities in a country, while a resident may only live there temporarily.
8. Why is honesty important for a good citizen?
   Honesty builds trust and ensures fairness in society.
9. How can kindness help a community?
   Kindness fosters cooperation, friendship, and support among members of a community.
10. What rights do citizens have?
    Rights like freedom of speech, right to education, and right to vote.
11. How does courage help a citizen?
    Courage allows citizens to stand up for what is right, even when it is difficult.
12. Why is fairness an important quality?
    Fairness promotes equality and justice for all.
13. How do citizens build their communities?
    By working together, respecting each other, and contributing to development projects.
14. Can someone lose their citizenship?
    Yes, in some cases, like committing treason or renouncing citizenship.
15. What are the benefits of being a good citizen?
    Peace, security, and a stronger community or country.

10 Evaluation Questions

1. Define the term “citizen.”
2. What is naturalization?
3. Explain how marriage can lead to citizenship.
4. State three qualities of a good citizen.
5. List two rights of citizens.
6. Why is honesty an essential quality for a citizen?
7. How can a good citizen build their community?
8. Mention two duties of a citizen.
9. Differentiate between fairness and responsibility.
10. Why is it important to be a good citizen in society?

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