Can someone explain an American Citizen vs. an American National?
I heard someone talking about the difference between an American citizen and an American national on a train one day, and am interested is how the 2 differ and where is can find information on it.
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The two are different. In this day and age, citizenship is generally an "automatic" right by birth, or via immigration, but in times past the distinction between citizens and nationals of greater importance.
For example, a citizen is a legal definition referring to someone who is fully entitled to the rights and priveledges (as well as duties) afforded by a country. Countries define just what "citizenship" means differently, but generally being a citizen means you're "in".
Nationals are people who consider themselves beholden and thereby part of a country. This includes citizens, obviously, so while all citizens are nationals, not all national are citizens. For example, outlying territories and possessions of a country which are not afforded citizenship (voting rights, etc) and yet are still protected by the parents country are "nationals".
Add to this the curious distinction of "US Person" as it applies to ITAR regulations and your head will really explode. "US Person" is, in some cases, even more inclusive than "National".
Citizenship is a legal term. national?
An American citizen is defined as someone who was either a citizen by birth, or who has become a citizen through the naturalization procedures set forth by federal law.
From 8 USC 1101:
The term "national" means a person owing permanent allegiance to a state.
The term "national of the United States" means (A) a citizen of the United States, or (B) a person who, though not a citizen of the United States, owes permanent allegiance to the United States.
national.if it's in nationalism, than i believe it might be refering to someone who will devout themselves to the nation no matter what the cause. Nationalism has been called the stepchild of Facism...similar to the people who supported Germany in WW2 when Hitler was massacreing people. It's like saying "i support U.S. no matter what."
Citizen.i think that would be more patriotic...someone who supports the moral values the country stands for. It's like saying "i support US because it's doing the right thing."
A citizen is a person who was born here as well as naturalized citizens, thus the term American National.
AMERICAN CITIZEN IS A CITIZEN & AMERICAN NATIONAL IS A NATIONAL...ANY QUESTION? ANSWER YOUR OWN QUESTIONS.
a citizen is born here. a national moved here that simple
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