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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Response rates from 395 Democratic Socialism voters.
76% Yes |
24% No |
68% Yes |
17% No |
5% Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
7% No, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test |
2% Yes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 395 Democratic Socialism voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 395 Democratic Socialism voters.
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Unique answers from Democratic Socialism voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@B23SHM52mos2MO
No, you should not be able to become Irish by taking an exam or by any other means. Being Irish is more than just a piece of paper, it is inherent.
@9ZHHG593mos3MO
Yes but it should test a good level of understanding the language, history, government and our culture as a whole.
@9ZH9GDK3mos3MO
No, I believe only having a knowledge of the language should be necessary, as many citizens don't have a basic level of understanding
@9ZH95KB3mos3MO
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.
@9Z9B73P3mos3MO
Yes, but it cannot just be a pass with basic knowledge they must be able to be pass at a higher degree
@9F2MBPC1yr1Y
Yes, and it should apply to everyone and set to high standards and difficult.
@8C5RDBV4yrs4Y
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.
@99P372G2yrs2Y
I think they should be tested on a basic understanding of laws that affect daily life.
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