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 @9MSNGWTanswered…6mos6MO

Yes, citizenship should be qualified with an understanding of the country and basic proficiency in the language.

  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

It should be based on how our country works. Refugees do not need to take it.

  Deletedanswered…4yrs4Y

Yes, and grant them citizenship if they score at or above the average for current US citizens

 @923Z93G from Pennsylvania  answered…3yrs3Y

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

How might your life change if you had to pass a comprehensive test about your country to graduate from high school?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

If you moved to a new country, what aspects of its culture and history would you find most important to learn, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

Can someone be a good citizen without knowing historical dates and facts; what characteristics do you think define good citizenship?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

What challenges might a person face while studying for a citizenship test in a language that is not their first?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

Do you believe there are better ways to welcome newcomers than a citizenship test; if so, what might they be?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

Imagine you're designing a citizenship test for your country; what one question would you definitely include and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

Should the ability to participate in political processes require passing a test when many citizens born in the country might not pass it themselves?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

How would it feel to have your right to stay in a country depend on passing a test, and how might this affect your sense of belonging?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

In your view, does requiring immigrants to pass a citizenship test contribute to or detract from the cultural diversity of a country?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…12mos12MO

Why do you think some people oppose or support the idea of a citizenship test for immigrants, and where do you stand on this spectrum?

 @9334YP3answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, and it should also cover the Bible, church history, the law, and their rights.

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  Deletedanswered…3yrs3Y

Not a test but we need to show them how our country works (flaws and perks).

 @8Q9VQGF from Georgia  answered…4yrs4Y

I believe all citizens should pass a test, to receive (Full} citizenship

 @558YLXVanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but only if/when they are pursuing US citizenship or permanent residency

 @4VSB86Panswered…3yrs3Y

 @8QFNKJY from Mississippi  answered…4yrs4Y

Immigrants applying for citizenship should not have to learn things about this country that will not aid them in their day-to-day lives as citizens. They should also not be forced to learn English as the United States has no official language.

 @3JZS28Tanswered…4yrs4Y

Yes, to enter Joelistan, you have to agree to play by my house rules: no theocrats or esotericrats allowed. No, to enter the US under a government-mandated test would imply the existence of a government and government-owned and -maintained borders. Only private citizens should have the authority to deny entry into their land. Sell all the land to private owners and the border problem solves itself.

 @6XVC92F from Ohio  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but it should teach immigrants how to vote and live in the united states.

 @8RBQDDP from Vermont  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding, and make sure that all citizens know what the test covers as well

 @8532KYJ from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

 @8532KYJ from Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, and all American citizens should have to pass the exam as well upon turning 18

 @92JXK3J from New York  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but provide those who wish to become citizens a course to learn about us, ensure that they have the best chance of passing a test, and ensure that they are willing to be a patriot.

 @8PRPWX3 from Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, and make it required to be able to pass it in order to graduate high school.

 @8X8TPKQ from Pennsylvania  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but it should extend to all citizens. It should cover basic, simple topics, but also provide resources to prepare for the test, etc.

 @92YHQCV from California  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes. However, it should only cover very basic and simple topics, but if they want to, then they can be allowed to take a test that tests more than just a basic level of understanding

 @3L4VJYP from California, CA answered…4yrs4Y

 @8CVBL6V from California  answered…4yrs4Y

No, they shouldn't be required unless they're going to get granted citizenship.

 @4KMQBNCanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, and naturalized citizens should also be required to pass a citizenship test at the age of majority

 @8H4DF7B from Arizona  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes but only on basic governmental functions and laws and financial duties that elementary students would already know.

 @8DZ4R64 from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

 @8TVYZQL from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but the test should be very easy and only made to make sure the immigrant would not be ignorant to how America operates.

 @4SNPK4Banswered…3yrs3Y

No, I am in general in favor of open borders. Also, citizenship tests very often turn out to contain bizarre and unnecessary questions.

 @4CV2FF2answered…4yrs4Y

The country does not have an official language, but history and especially government is key.

 @5TVNMC2 from Kansas  answered…4yrs4Y

No, only immigrants who are applying to be naturalized as citizens should, as part of the citizenship process. However, this should apply only to history and government, because the US has no official language and is a nation of many cultures. However, newly naturalized citizens should be given the option to attend free, easily accessible English classes so that they can learn English if they want to, since this will help them live more easily in the current US climate and therefore be more effective citizens.

 @7KD4Z5Q from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but do not deport them if they fail, they can still remain legal residents until they pass the Civics test. And we should have mandatory civic classrooms in all public schools.

 @77JF5QJ from Texas  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, and only immigrants from Europe and other Whites should be admitted

 @kgtiberius from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding. Moreover, this same exam should be passed by all citizens before they can have a voter registration.

 @78S5M87 from Wisconsin  answered…4yrs4Y

 @7W3SBDC from Florida  answered…4yrs4Y

Basic understanding of everyday routines that differ from their home country. Should be done for cultural respect and safety reasons.

 @7VXCKJ2 from Kentucky  answered…4yrs4Y

 @84MNJKX from Georgia  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but require a similar test for voter registration that must be taken by all Americans and immigrants.

 @88NZKDZ from New York  answered…3yrs3Y

 @85QWNPG from Colorado  answered…3yrs3Y

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.

 @89CDM9C from Kansas  answered…3yrs3Y

 @8CYG8KL from North Carolina  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but the test should be where you teach them basic English, make sure they know their rights, morals, and what common sense in America is.

 @8D5J4RR from Minnesota  answered…4yrs4Y

Enough to function as a citizen in US society. Its vague but its better than nothing.

 @8DJ7T8Y from Ohio  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but this test should be made harder and be mandated for any and all registered voters.

 @ShujoBoi from Alaska  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, and high schoolers should be able to pass a citizenship test before they graduate.

 @8G78S5G from Minnesota  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, the only immigrants who should be accepted should be highly skilled and will help our economy, government, or culture

 @8GMPK8G from Ohio  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, it should be over very basic and simple topics that are around a high school level where American citizens would pass it.

 @8HQ9Y3F from North Carolina  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but these should only make up 10% of the test the rest should see if the person has positive morals, labor skills, and will perform civil duties.

 @8KLLCKT from Oklahoma  answered…4yrs4Y

Revise the citizenship test, most citizens couldn’t even pass it, and then require it

 @8LSVCGK from New Jersey  answered…4yrs4Y

 @8MF2HYV from Maine  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but the focus should be on civics, rights, and laws not language, history, and government and the same test should be given to all students graduating high school in this country.

 @8NXSCW2 from Texas  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, and the same requirement test should be held in public schools to graduate.

 @8QVBBMS from Tennessee  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes but most United States citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test so the very basic and simple topics should be covered for immigrants.

 @8RK3BBHanswered…4yrs4Y

Yes, but the test should be less inclusive, and the topics should be easier to comprehend.

 @8TF44GJ from Washington  answered…3yrs3Y

 @lucasnat0r from Illinois  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes but it should only be hard enough that natural born citizens could pass.

 @8VC7WDN from North Carolina  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, not only should we require beyond a basic level of understanding but require new immigrants to properly assimilate after a certain amount of time passed

 @8VC7WDN from North Carolina  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, not only should we require beyond a basic level of understanding but require new immigrants to properly assimilate after a certain amount of time spent on out country. If they cannot learn to love our country, deport them.

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 @8VV5W5Z from Hawaii  answered…3yrs3Y

No, Since the test wouldn't prove much as to getting their citizenship.

 @8WRGD2X from North Carolina  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes. but only for basic knowledge of the English language, because if we're honest most u.s born citizens couldn't even pass a grammar test let alone a test on history and government.

 @Tjolly99 from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

  @8XD6BY6 from Nevada  answered…3yrs3Y

  @8XD6BY6 from Nevada  answered…3yrs3Y

 @8XNT9ZQ from Florida  answered…3yrs3Y

 @ThomasJ1331 from Georgia  answered…3yrs3Y

 @lucasnator4 from Illinois  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes but only on a test that citizens have already proven they can pass.

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