Shtetësia
Shtetësia is the legal bond between an individual and a state that entails a defined set of rights, duties, and protections. In modern usage, it refers to citizenship—the formal status that grants the right to vote, protection by the state, and access to public services, as well as obligations such as taxes and military service where applicable. The concept is established and regulated by a country’s constitution and citizenship laws and is subject to international law principles and treaties.
Acquisition and loss: Citizenship is typically acquired by birth within a state’s territory (jus soli) or by
Variations and rights: Some systems emphasize jus sanguinis more than jus soli, while others grant birthright
Historical and contemporary context: The modern concept of citizenship emerged with the development of nation-states in