Citizenship is the legal and political affiliation of a particular person in relation to any state. At the same time, a citizen receives the rights and obligations for his actions and being a part of the state, which is obliged to ensure the protection of the rights of a citizen on its part. Citizenship implies the implementation of the articles and rules prescribed in the Constitution - the main body of rights of the individual, securing his position in relation to state power.
Being a citizen of a particular state, a person can count on social support from himself and his family members, on protection, on ensuring the rights to work, freedom and equality of members of society. At the same time, every citizen is obliged to comply with the laws of the state, accept the requirements of the authorities in relation to citizens and fulfill their civic duty. Citizens participate in government elections, in referendums to identify citizenship in relation to certain laws and political projects. In turn, the state provides the opportunity and the right to education, medical care, social guarantees, payments and support to citizens. Communication between the citizen and the state is usually two-way. The state guarantees the rights and freedoms prescribed in the Constitution, protects citizens and their property from illegal actions and violence, and provides patronage to its citizens abroad. A citizen, for his part, is obliged to comply with state laws, contribute to the strengthening of the state and increase its authority. Citizenship is obtained, as a rule, according to the place of birth, nationality or citizenship of the parents. Also, citizenship can be determined by a special request or merit of a certain person. It is the totality of the rights and obligations of a citizen in relation to the state that determines his civil status. This status differs him from stateless persons or foreigners. Mutual rights and obligations of a citizen and the state allow the former to be protected not only on the territory of their country, but also to count on support in other countries, and to the latter, it ensures obtaining a political voice in support of the legislative and political system, taxes, duties and the formation of the state budget, maintaining the economy. The state is obliged to take into account the problems, wishes and appeals of its citizens in order to maintain political and economic stabilization in the country.
