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.
@ISIDEWITH5yrs
No, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test
@ISIDEWITH6yrs
Yes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding
@ISIDEWITH5yrs
Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics
Deleted5mos
Yes, but only to ensure that they understand our system of government
@98WQW2R18hrs
No, they should be screened for criminal history, gang affiliation, etc...passing a citizenship test is pointless
@98WKGJF24hrs
Yes, and make high school students pass it as well
@98W9NH62 days
Yes but there should be classes offered to prepare beforehand.
@98VWGYH2 days
Yes, and require High School students to pass the test before they graduate
@98VVTGH2 days
i feel like they should just be tested on how good they know language and government not history
@98VSH782 days
Yes, but it should at least cover very basic and simple topics and aim to allow them to comprehend more than just a basic level of understanding.
@98VQRV9Progressive2 days
No, but to enjoy the same rights as the rest of the citizens they will still have to pass some tests, such as those before you are allowed to vote.
@98VPBB72 days
YES but also require american citizens to take citenzhip courses as well
@98VKS6BRepublican3 days
No, I don't support immigration at all
@98TBJWL5 days
Yes, but use it more to measure their current understanding
@98T2MWJ6 days
I think it depends on their reason for immigrating, some immigrants are fleeing from war and need safety, maybe immigrants coming for work should take the test
@98GNGZHIndependent6 days
@98S89BV1wk
language and history isn't as important but understanding on how the government works is important
@88ZXZZJ1wk
Yes, but the test should be something other than a memory tests of random facts.
@98S44J91wk
Yes and add critical thinking to the test
@98RS8PY1wk
No, but they should be taught basic rights about citizenship without having to pass a test.
No, allow and optional test but not mandatory, and provide extra benefits for those willing to take the tests. Also make sure the tests cover very basic and simple topics
Yes, but it should only require a basic understanding of the laws, not its history
@98QHTFX2wks
Yes, but the government should provide programs to prepare for said test.
Yes, they should have a basic understanding of our government and history. The questions are not hard
@98Q4JX72wks
This is a state's issue and the federal government must stay out of it unless it threatens national security.
Decrease government alone and under governor generaland is very important and is warned the vita ciztenship and under ground European and states of America inc
If they are applying to become a citizen
@98PD8XH2wks
yes, the only requirements I think they should learn are the language and laws
@98P6PBN2wks
Yes and no. I feel like in other ways this is discretionary and stupid. But at the same time we should have proof that the people coming into our country can handle being here in ways.
@98NYDJ22wks
Only if they're trying to gain naturalized citizenship
@98NT6822wks
immigrants don't even need to be here
@98NJ2XQ2wks
Yes, except for citizens from the Americas (Canada, Caribbean and Latin America)
@98NGKBK2wks
only tested on government understanding
@98NG8772wks
Yes, but I would prefer a moratorium on all immigration.
@98N3BLK2wks
Yes, but it should not include "our language" because we do not have an official language.
@98MSLKY2wks
I think the Citizenship Test should be less of a test and more of a course, although I am unfamiliar with the program since I am a natural-born citizen. They already go through background checks and such but having a basic understanding of what to do to not break the law might not be a bad idea.
@98MTD2Y2wks
Yes, all citizens and immigrants should be required to pass a basic citizenship test
@98JGF2Y3wks
I believe that a citizenship test should be required to become a citizen, but with more modern questions that are about economy, education, daily living, etc. because most American citizens couldn't pass the test.
@98LPNV53wks
Yes, but citizens should be able to pass the test
Ban immigration for now
@98K63LH3wks
Yes, but every citizen of the US must pass the test once they turn 21, so as to attempt to eliminate bias towards those born of two US citizens.
@98K3VXF3wks
No they should be taught about our country's language, history and government. Maybe provided free access for a period of time to an online language courses
@98K3TX23wks
Yes, even more so if they have done suspicious things in the past.
@98K3JZF3wks
i think they should know the laws but other than that no
@98K3CG23wks
I think it is important for them to have a basic understanding of our language but they don't need to necessarily know the workings of our government
@98JTNT43wks
Natural-born citizens should have to pass a citizenship test before being allowed to vote.
@98JCD8V4wks
Yes, but the difficulty should be adjusted to the point where most high school graduates could pass
@98J42DL4wks
Yes, but only basic understanding of the language is required.
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