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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

No, just require them to take a class.

We need to embrace ALL people and ethnicities.

Yes, but so should natural born citizens who want to vote.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes, it should be how the country works.

Only to learn English

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

Make it a test which shows how the country and government works.

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

The test should be about how the country runs instead of history.

Yes, but do not deport them if they fail

It should be how our country works/functions.

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

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

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.

Yes, based on how the country works.

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

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.

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

Yes, something that explains how our country works.

Yes, based on how the country runs.

No, provide education on our government in their language.

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

Based on how the country works

It should be about how the country works.

No, most American citizens can't pass a citizenship test

Should be about how our country functions

It should be about how our country functions.

Yes, it should be based on how our country works.

No, it should be based on how the country works.

Yes, it should be based on how the country works.

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

Yes, but it should only cover language.

It should be based on how the country functions

Should be based on how the country functions

It should be based on how the country functions.

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

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

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

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

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.

Yes but they should be given free class to learn

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

No, I am in general in favor of open borders.

Should be based on how the country works.

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.

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

Yes, and all high schools should require it for graduation.

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.

It should be based on how the country works

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

Yes, it should be based on how the country functions.

Yes, and so should all citizens that graduate high school.

Yes and all citizens should pass such a test as a requirement to vote.

Yes, and current citizens should be tested as well.

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

Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics that our own citizens would be able to pass.

Yes, but it should only cover topics that our own citizens would know.

Yes, but it should only cover topics that our own citizens would know

Yes, and students should be required to take one to graduate

Yes, but it should be based on how the country functions.

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

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

Yes, but it should be based on how our country functions.

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.

The citizenship test should be made less difficult, most citizens can’t pass it, let alone immigrants.

Yes, it should be based on how how the country functions.

Regardless, indefinitely halt all immigration

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

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

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

Yes, but provide classes on the information and make the same material and test part of high school education.

No, it should be information of how our country functions.

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.

Yes, if it's fair and just.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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