Jus Sanguinis is a principle that grants citizenship based on

A.

parental citizenship

B.

place of birth

C.

ethnic background

D.

length of residency

Correct answer is A

Jus Sanguinis is a principle of nationality law by which citizenship is determined or acquired by the nationality or ethnicity of one or both parents. This contrasts with jus soli, which is a principle by which citizenship is determined by place of birth.