@ISIDEWITHQuestionsimmigrationStarted 9yrs agoActive 2wks ago

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

The American Civics test is an examination that all immigrants must pass to gain U.S. citizenship. The test asks 10 randomly selected questions which cover U.S. history, the constitution and government. In 2015 Arizona became the first state to require High School students to pass the test before they graduate.

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Yes
28%
No
61%
Yes
22%
No
7%
Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics
7%
No, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test
3%
Yes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

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 @9ZHHG59answered…2wks2W

Yes but it should test a good level of understanding the language, history, government and our culture as a whole.

 @9ZH9GDKanswered…2wks2W

No, I believe only having a knowledge of the language should be necessary, as many citizens don't have a basic level of understanding

 @9ZH95KBanswered…2wks2W

I do think yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics but also most citizens couldn't even pass a citizenship test, so it doesn't really matter.

 @9Z9B73Panswered…3wks3W

Yes, but it cannot just be a pass with basic knowledge they must be able to be pass at a higher degree

 @9F2MBPCfrom Maine  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, and it should apply to everyone and set to high standards and difficult.

 @8C5RDBVanswered…4yrs4Y

Any immigrant who enters the country should have to spend decades learning about the Irish and their country before they can gain citizenship. Partial citizenship should be default for foreigners.

 @99P372Ganswered…2yrs2Y

I think they should be tested on a basic understanding of laws that affect daily life.

 @8ZP8PFFanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but only if they're trying to apply for dual citizenship.

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