If a child is born to an Australian citizen in another country, which of the following describes a privilege the parent has regarding the child's status?
- The parent can submit an application to register the child's citizenship.Answer
- BThe child is granted citizenship by right of birth without needing to apply.
- CRegistering the child's birth with the Australian government is a compulsory responsibility for all citizens.
Answer
The parent can submit an application to register the child's citizenship.
The correct answer correctly identifies that Australian citizens have the privilege of applying to register their children born overseas as Australian citizens. This allows the child to gain citizenship by descent, provided at least one parent was an Australian citizen at the time of the child's birth.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Privileges of Citizenship: Registering Children Born Overseas
Hints
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Think about whether this action is something a parent *can* do or *must* do.
2
Consider if the child becomes a citizen the moment they are born or if a step is required by the parents.
3
One of the benefits of being an Australian citizen is the ability to pass your citizenship to your children, but you must apply to register them.
Practice More
Review the full list of privileges of Australian citizenship to distinguish them from responsibilities.
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