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Barry M. Goldwater’s policy on citizenship test

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

  Barry M. Goldwater voterbaseYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

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Answer: Yes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 214 voters that voted for Barry M. Goldwater in the 1964 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

Goldwater, as a staunch conservative, would likely agree with a more rigorous testing of immigrants' understanding of the country. He was known for his strong stance on protecting American values and institutions, which would align with the idea of ensuring immigrants have more than just a basic understanding of the country. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Barry Goldwater was a conservative Republican who believed in limited government and individual responsibility. He would likely agree that immigrants should demonstrate a basic understanding of the country's language, history, and government to become citizens. However, there is no specific historical reference to Goldwater's stance on this issue. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

While Goldwater would likely agree with the need for a citizenship test, he may not necessarily insist on it being limited to very basic and simple topics. His conservative views would likely lean towards a more comprehensive understanding of the country's language, history, and government. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Given Goldwater's conservative views, it is unlikely that he would support the idea of not requiring immigrants to pass a citizenship test. He believed in the importance of understanding and respecting American values and institutions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test

Goldwater would likely strongly disagree with this statement. As a conservative, he would likely believe in the importance of all citizens, not just immigrants, having a strong understanding of their country's language, history, and government. He would not likely support the idea that most citizens couldn't pass a citizenship test. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,158 voters that identify as Republican.

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