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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@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
Yes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding
@9JZV4S81yr1Y
Nope. Most Americans don't have a basic understanding. Why would we expect more from someone else than we do ourselves?
As a former US History teacher, I can guarantee you that most students would not pass this test without studying. Hell, most Americans could not pass this test right now. Do I think that US History is important and everyone (who lives here) should know at least some of it? Yes, absolutely. But most Americans are wildly undereducation in all social studies because of the intention underfunding of education and the recent attack on what's taught in the classroom. In fact, my best student one year was a German exchange student. Not only did she get a 100 in the class, she contributed so much to conversations and got nearly a perfect score on the state testing. I had 6 students not pass that year (passing score is 40%) out of my almost 200.
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican3mos3MO
The important thing is that they understand the American values and show a willingness to assimilate into our culture.
@ISIDEWITH8yrs8Y
No, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test
Deleted2yrs2Y
Our schools don't teach our children enough to pass the Citizenship Test. Why should we expect immigrants to know more than our own citizenry?
@9FNVJNP2yrs2Y
That is why it is important for immigrants to pass, because at least they have an understanding of the nation. We should not bring more people in that don't know anything, it just makes the nation stupider on average
Deleted3yrs3Y
Yes, but only to ensure that they understand our system of government
@8G67WCD5yrs5Y
Only immigrants who despise Trump should be given citizenship.
I don't know how they couldn't. He is a nationalist jerk.
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican3mos3MO
Trump is anti immigration so why would an immigrant support him
@9F4LH352yrs2Y
All citizens should be required to pass a citizenship test
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
@9CJ6CB62yrs2Y
Oh yeah, I got a 90% on that thing actually.
@8PY2B9C5yrs5Y
Yes and it should be a high school graduation requirement.
@9BBKWFGIndependent2yrs2Y
There already is a civics test, in English, during the naturalization process.
There are, however, waivers and exemptions if a person qualifies for one. Regardless, a civics test exists, there are three components, reading, writing, and speaking the civics test covers important US history and government topics. So this question is moot
@9R99T9C12mos12MO
Yes, and natural citizens should also be required to take this test every 12 years to be licensed to vote
@9DQDX2P2yrs2Y
Only if a passed test results in citizenship
@8NQDZJQIndependent5yrs5Y
Yes, but most citizens couldn't pass one
@9BN5D2K2yrs2Y
United States should only accept white immigrants of high IQ who are already skilled workers and this should not have to pass a rigorous test
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
This is just blatantly racist, and something tells me you wouldn't be able to pass this anyway...
@8Y966N83yrs3Y
Yes, but language should not be a factor.
@8RG8BNS4yrs4Y
Yes, but citizens should also be required to take it.
@8PX94ZT5yrs5Y
Yes, and so should U.S. citizens
@8QMB9874yrs4Y
Yes, but natural born citizens should receive better eduction about how our country works and its history
@85QWNPG3yrs3Y
No, it is absurd to expect them to know all of our history when many American citizens do not, instead focus on skills that could be provided to various sectors via mental acuity tests in their native language. The most important thing is merely the background checks, nothing more is truly relevant to their longterm success here.
@8NKBRSL5yrs5Y
No, they should be properly educated on our rights and laws here in America, and set up with appropriate jobs and housing. They will learn more by actually experiencing life in the states.
@9BQKHT32yrs2Y
Yes, because people come to our country and expect us to treat them as 100% equal, and anything other than 100% kindness or gratefulness is racist, but go to their country, there is a good chance that they will not treat you with the kindness and respect that they expect from us.
@VulcanMan6 2yrs2Y
"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
@LuckyChucky411Democrat4yrs4Y
For what purpose? This question is poorly worded.
Historically tests like this have been slanted in racist ways and used to further the goals of institutional racism. While this information is important it needs to be insured that it’s being done fairly and with egalitarian goals in mind
@B5VHX5H2wks2W
Yes, and the same test should be a part of required civics education for born U.S. citizens in public schools
@B5V3JB5 2wks2W
For what reason? Our own Government doesn't even follow the rules and understands one's Civil Rights
@B5TFSVLIndependent3wks3W
Yes, and citizens should too, our citizens are too ignorant of how the country works and we’d be better off if all in the country knew better.
@B5T3YV9 3wks3W
Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics and must come in all languages, this nation has no language.
@B5RKNL74wks4W
Yes, but only a course that teaches the main language of the nation as knowing what George Washington didn’t do one night causing you to not be a citizen is quite dumb.
@B5QHPDV4wks4W
Yes, but it should be simple knowledge that most U.S. citizens know, and be a quick and simple process.
@B5NMKZQ1mo1MO
Yes, however, I believe that it should be only very basic and simple topics. And I don't think they should "pass" a test, but I believe that they should get a certain number of questions right. Or maybe, they can take a free quick course on the US and then take the test.
@B5N4BJ31mo1MO
neutral stance; we should still have them, but lower their difficulty, and make it less about getting dates or names right, and moreso about understanding concepts
Yes, also every citizen once they reach the legal voting age should take a basic civics test to be allowed to vote.
@B5FQ77Y2mos2MO
no, but i think the people who dont have any criminal record, or have done anything wrong and pay bills on time or have a good credit score should citizenship the most or a green card or visa the least. If they havent done any harm in the country they should at least get a reward for it, and mostly if theyve been in the country for a while now.
@B5BHMZX2mos2MO
As our country lacks a national language, it should simply be limited to passing a citizenship/history test in their chosen language
@B54ZRRS2mos2MO
if they are willing to, yes. it would help their cause. It shouldn't be required, but highly recommended
@B4Y3K642mos2MO
This question is confusing. Should ALL immigrants pass a "citizenship" test -- even those not seeking citizenship? Then it wouldn't be a citizenship test.
Yes, but it should only cover basic topics and have translations (along with English) with the tester's native language
@B4M8S493mos3MO
Yes, but they shouldn’t be expected to know any more than what U.S. citizens know and the test shouldn’t be so hard, that even a U.S. citizen couldn’t pass it or well on.
@B4KLCSB3mos3MO
Yes this will prove that immigrants want to be American's and they took the time to learn about our founding and our guiding principles
@B4JDRQJ3mos3MO
Yes, but it should cover basic topics that even an average citizen could answer, and the history aspect is too highlighted in the current test.
@B4FGGSB3mos3MO
Yes, provided they are determined to be mentally fit/capable of taking the test, and only as part of path to citizenship.
Yes i think they should take a test or studie to get an understanding but if they pass or not shouldn't effect them
@B492HZC3mos3MO
I think that if they do that they will become migrant citizens. But to pass through the border they should have ID recognition and security to prevent chaos through our country and different countries. And we should still try to make peace with every country that we can reasonably ally with. We should support Ukraine against Russia and hope for better to happen than war but if we have to fight Russia we should and that is when we should increase military spending just like Ronald Reagan did when he tried to protect his country and make peace with other countries.
@B48J9HH3mos3MO
No because how do you expect someone to be related with all this topics and they are from another I understand taking a small test about the constitution and the rules but language and history i feel like is way to much
@B43TCKX4mos4MO
Not really, our country (technically) shouldn't have a language, and if the Immigrants are seeking asylum in America they shouldn't be required to learn about a new country just to enter it
@B43HWK2Constitution4mos4MO
Yes, and this test should be applied to all citizens to ensure they have a basic understanding of our country's functions. Many citizens today would be unable to pass the citizenship test.
@B3X3BRP4mos4MO
Yes, but it should only very basic and simple topics, and we should increase education for our own citizens so they can also pass a citizenship test
@B3VGV2T 4mos4MO
Yes, as part of the naturalization process in the United States, immigrants are required to pass a citizenship test that assesses their knowledge of US history, government, and the English language
@B3R46CL4mos4MO
No, most citizens cannot pass the test. Maybe courses on our laws for immigrants for a basic understanding.
@B3QM2V94mos4MO
Yes and it shouldn't cost as much as it does. Our own citizens should also have to pass that test to graduate high school
Yes, and all natural born citizens should be required to pass a the same test to earn an accredited HS diploma or GED.
@B3JGS9Z4mos4MO
Yes, she should know the basic concepts like how to drive in America and have a basic understanding of how the United States came to be. As well as background checks.
@B3G8W2R4mos4MO
Most immigrants know more about our political system, civics, and US history than native born US citizens.
@B3FZW4P4mos4MO
If they would like to become a US citizen then yes. They should not be required to pass a citizenship test if they are not applying for full citizenship.
@B3FYBHC4mos4MO
yes and also make U.S. citizens be required to take the same civics test as a highschool graduation requirement
@B3FHP67Women’s Equality4mos4MO
Yes, but the test should be one passable by actual citizens, or they have to provide proof that they lived while raising money for over 2 years.
@B3DPRMP4mos4MO
Yes. But it needs to cover the core concepts of American civics, come with study guides, and in every international language out there, and be specifically crafted in a manner that would easily allow the average person to pass.
@B39MR8N4mos4MO
yes, but it should be a test to prove they align with beliefs such as womens and lgbt rights and workers rights, also gun rights.
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican 4mos4MO
Yes, they must know our language, our culture as well as some basic knowledge of how our country was created and they must honor traditional American values to become a US citizen, but they don't need to know how our government works. They also need to realize that traditional American culture is superior to all other cultures, including their home culture, and be willing to fully assimilate into our culture.
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican 4mos4MO
Yes, in order to become a US citizen, they must know our language, our culture as well as some basic knowledge of how our country was created and they must honor traditional American values, but they don't need to know how our government works. They also need to realize that traditional American culture is superior to all other cultures, including their home culture.
@B35J2P54mos4MO
Yes, Only if you talk about the real history of America. The racism the killing of Native Americans. The truth.
@B352KC65mos5MO
They do not need to know our language history or government, they just need to show that they are not going to compromise or harm America.
@B2Z43M2Independent5mos5MO
Legal immigrants should at least speak english but passing a citizenship test should be used as a qualifier for naturalization and citizen status.
@B2T4VSMRepublican5mos5MO
No, but the government should increase incentives for being knowledgeable in our history, government etc.
@B2S8WN35mos5MO
Yes but it needs to be something that it should be something that even people originally from the US can answer
@B2S5B9P5mos5MO
Yes, but it should cover the laws they will be expected to follow as a citizen and the processes they now have access to, such as how to vote
@B2S32PN5mos5MO
Yes, but all U.S. citizens should also be required to pass a citizenship test in order to graduate high school.
An optional course should be available to teach the systems and laws of the country to all who choose to take it.
@B2QDB5J5mos5MO
Yes, it should be done, but not for everyone, only for those who arrived when they were young and had the opportunity to study.
@B2Q9CDP5mos5MO
No and instead of attacking or rebelling against the government for it people should make suggestions for this issue peacefully.
@B2LRVB8 5mos5MO
Yes but the test should be about topics of current day American life and life skills needed to live in the country
@B2M67YN5mos5MO
Yes - however, make it very basic topics and it should be information that every U.S citizen, born here or immigrated, knows. If a natural born citizen doesn't know it it shouldn't be on the test
@6S6RGFWProgressive 5mos5MO
Yes, they need to understand how to navigate the services they would now have access to like voting and social security
@TheHillbillyLordRepublican 6mos6MO
Yes, but only our language and important historical events. They don't need to know how our government works, they just need to know our culture and be willing to assimilate into our culture.
@B2G9CFJ6mos6MO
Yes, but also requires US citizens to take the test too. It would be unfair to require this of immigrants if the people of the country they are trying to be a part of can't even pass the test themselves.
@B2DD7QC6mos6MO
Yes, but it should cover current government function and basic policies not historical, fundamental language competency, essential information for living in the U.S.
@B2BY8TV6mos6MO
Yes, though it be more about laws and regulations because many citizens couldn't pass the current tests
@B268FZF7mos7MO
To be in the United States I do not see a point why they should have to have any government or history knowledge.
@B2544FW7mos7MO
They shouldn't be tested on main history, but atleast test them so they know the native language the country uses.
@B23RC2H7mos7MO
They should not be eligible to take this test because they should not be in the country to begin with
@B23FVRS7mos7MO
Yes, but non-immigrants should have to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government in order to vote/pass high school too.
Yes, but only questions on things to assure they can actually live properly without struggle in america.
No, but a test on the functions of our government, voting process, and responsibilites of citizens should be given and should be enforced to natural citizens as well.
@9ZY8JJLRepublican7mos7MO
No, since the majority of immigrants would find it very difficult, checking background, and/or passing the citizinship in spanish would also be a great idea.
@9ZWKHCY7mos7MO
The test should be changed from largely trivia to useful, functional information like understanding of basic laws, services and processes.
@LoneLupari7mos7MO
Yes, this citizenship test should also be required in the education of every citizen in the US (native or immigrant).
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