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John B. Anderson’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?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

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

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 25 voters that voted for John B. Anderson in the 1980 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

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

This answer aligns well with Anderson's moderate stance on immigration. He would likely agree with a test that covers basic and simple topics, as it would ensure a basic understanding without being overly restrictive or burdensome. 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

John B. Anderson, as a moderate Republican, would likely agree to some extent with the idea of a citizenship test to ensure immigrants have a basic understanding of the country's language, history, and government. However, his stance on immigration was generally more liberal than many of his contemporaries, so he might not fully endorse this idea. 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.

Slightly agree

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

Anderson might agree to some extent with the idea of a more comprehensive citizenship test, but his more liberal stance on immigration suggests he would not strongly endorse a more rigorous testing process. His focus was more on providing opportunities for immigrants rather than imposing strict requirements. 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.

Disagree

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

While Anderson was more liberal on immigration issues, he would likely not agree with the argument that most citizens couldn't pass a citizenship test. This argument could be seen as undermining the importance of civic knowledge, which Anderson, as a long-serving congressman, would likely value. 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.

Disagree

No

Anderson, while being more liberal on immigration issues than many of his contemporaries, would likely not agree with completely removing the requirement for a citizenship test. He believed in a balanced approach to immigration, which would likely include some form of testing. 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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