I think this is a good idea. The more you know, the better citizen you’ll be. Now if we could only get more of those here illegally to take the test and get legal…
U.S. to unveil new citizenship questions
The government wants to make the citizenship test for immigrants more meaningful, requiring a better understanding of America’s history and government institutions. No longer would it be sufficient to know the three branches of government (executive, legislative and judicial). Applicants could also be asked why there are three branches of government.
The government on Thursday was to unveil 144 draft questions that it plans to try out on immigrant applicants in 10 cities where it is testing a new citizenship exam. Citizenship and Immigration Services planned to post the questions on its Web site at noon Thursday.
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The redesign is aimed at making sure applicants know the meaning behind some of America’s fundamental institutions, Rhatigan said.
Another possible question would delve into the history of the Civil War. Applicants are now asked, What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
Current applicants need to know that it freed the slaves. In the future, however, prospective citizens will need to have a deeper understanding of the Civil War and name one of the problems that led to it.
Acceptable answers could include slavery, economics or states’ rights, Rhatigan said.
It would be fascinating to see how many native-born US residents could answer all the questions. Why don’t you take the test and see?
79. What is the Pledge of Allegiance?
A: The promise of loyalty to the flag and the nation
When does the US Constitution expect/require this promise to be recited?
When does US Government law expect/require this promise to be recited?
How often is it required to be recited? Once? Daily? As required?
What actions will the US Government take against anyone who refuses to recite this promise?
WTF does “loyalty to the flag” mean, anyway???
Everytime some flag-waving [or flag lapel-pin wearing] yahoo claims if I disagree with them, then I am anti-American – I think of an early scene in Schindler’s List, as the Oskar Schindler character dons a Nazi lapel-pin… using a symbol that he doesn’t believe in, because it helps him get what he wants.
#21 – WTF does “loyalty to the flag” mean, anyway???
Mike… quit your bitching and get in step with the status quo!
All hail our Flag Overlord!
This is Kayla Vital and Ajelica Cardona and I personally belive that any person whos illegal; should be able to be allowed to become an american citizen( as long as they dont have a background)