Active Citizenship

Question 1

Naturalization is a legal process where a citizen of another country applies to adopt another citizenship.

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

As laid out by Section 1, item 2 of Article IV of the Constitution, the Philippines adopted the jus matrimonii principle.

Answer 2

FALSE!
The specific thing mentioned (Section 1, item 2 of Article IV) says:
“Individuals who have at least one Filipino parent (regarding the criteria for Filipino citizenship).” And therefore it pertains to Jus Sanguinis (right by blood)

Question 3

Filipino women who have married a foreigner lose their Filipino citizenship

Answer 3

False! She may only lose her Filipino citizenship IF she acquires the nationality of her husband. But if she doesn’t she gets to keep her Filipino citizenship. AND it isn’t automatic if you marry someone of a different nationality that you’re no longer a Filipino-it doesn’t work that way.

Also there’s this thing called Citizenship Retention Act of 2003 and that enables certain individuals to have a dual citizenship

Question 4

The Congress may enact a law granting citizenship to any individual.

Answer 4

True!

Question 5

As citizens of the country, we are afforded rights, privileges, and opportunities by the State.

Answer 5

True!

Question 6

We have obligations and responsibilities to our community.

Answer 6

True!

(Of course??!!)

Question 7

Volunteerism involves paid work for the community.

Answer 7

False!

(Hahaha… Nice try-but NO)

Question 8

Active citizenship means getting involved in all levels of the society.

Answer 8

True!

Question 9

The Constitution differentiated natural born Filipinos and naturalized Filipinos.

Answer 9

True!

Question 10

Applicants for naturalization must be of good moral character for 1 year stay in the Philippines.

Answer 10

FALSE

(Seriously? So you’re only good for a year then you completely go morally berserk by the 2nd? HAHAHAHA NO WAY)