A is a person who owes allegiance to a government and is entitled to protection by that government.

A is a person who owes allegiance to a government and is entitled to protection by that government.

• A. Resident
• B. Alien
• C. Citizen
• D. Visitor

Answer: (C)

The idea here is citizenship—the formal membership in a country that creates a bond of loyalty to the government and, in return, guarantees protection and rights from that government. A citizen owes allegiance to the state and is protected by it, along with enjoying the associated rights and responsibilities. That combination is what distinguishes a citizen from others. A resident may live in the country, but residence alone doesn’t imply ongoing loyalty or full protection. An alien is someone from outside the country who isn’t a citizen and doesn’t have the same guaranteed protections. A visitor is there temporarily and likewise lacks long-term allegiance and protections. So the statement describes a citizen, the person who has a formal commitment to the state and receives its protection.

The idea here is citizenship—the formal membership in a country that creates a bond of loyalty to the government and, in return, guarantees protection and rights from that government. A citizen owes allegiance to the state and is protected by it, along with enjoying the associated rights and responsibilities. That combination is what distinguishes a citizen from others.

A resident may live in the country, but residence alone doesn’t imply ongoing loyalty or full protection. An alien is someone from outside the country who isn’t a citizen and doesn’t have the same guaranteed protections. A visitor is there temporarily and likewise lacks long-term allegiance and protections.

So the statement describes a citizen, the person who has a formal commitment to the state and receives its protection.