A sense of national unity and purpose based on a set of commonly held political beliefs.

• A. Nationalism
• B. Ethnic Nationalism
• C. Linguistic Nationalism
• D. Civic Nationalism

Answer: (D)

Civic nationalism describes a sense of national unity and purpose that rests on shared political beliefs, citizenship, and allegiance to a nation's institutions rather than ethnicity or language. It binds people together through common commitments like democracy, the rule of law, and equal rights, allowing diverse groups to feel part of the same political community because they share these values. This makes it the best fit for a national identity built on widely held political beliefs. In contrast, ethnic nationalism centers on ancestry and culture, and linguistic nationalism on language; neither centers on political principles as the basis for unity.