Constitute topics are built from the variables in the Comparative Constitutions Project’s dataset, which captures the content of world constitutions. The particular variables relevant to this topic are listed below, in the form of survey questions.
More information about the CCP’s research design is available here, including background information on how the team designed the inventory of constitutional topics as well as the full coding survey
Description
Details the requirements for an individual to be granted citizenship at birth. The requirements may relate to the citizenship or residency of one or both parents, or to the location of an individual's birth.
Categories
Culture and Identity
Keywords
nationals; subjects
Survey Questions
- Does the constitution refer to nationals, subjects, or citizens?
- Which of the following are necessary conditions for birthright (automatic) citizenship?
- Which of the following are sufficient conditions for birthright (automatic) citizenship?
- Which of the following are necessary conditions for being a national of the state?
- Which of the following are sufficient conditions for being a national of the state?