What Is the Key Difference Between a Citizen and a Subject

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the key difference between a citizen and a subject?

• A) Citizens have rights and obligations, whereas subjects have only rights.
• B) Both can exist within an authoritarian system, whereas only citizens exist within democratic systems.
• C) Citizens have no obligations, and subjects have only rights.
• D) Citizens have rights as well as obligations, but subjects have only obligations.
• E) With fewer rights to be protected, subjects have more power than do citizens.

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Definitions:

Xenophobia

Fear or hatred of strangers or anything foreign.

Transnationalism

The process of transcending traditional boundaries and operating or extending across national borders, often used in reference to corporations, migrations, or cultural exchanges.

Large States

Political entities that cover a significant geographical area, often characterized by a large population, economic power, and considerable influence.

Macro Level

Refers to a wide-scale approach or perspective, often considering entire systems or societies rather than individual components or behaviors.