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.
71% Yes |
29% No |
65% Yes |
26% No |
5% Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
3% No, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test |
1% Yes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding |
See how support for each position on “Citizenship Test” has changed over time for 190k New Zealand voters.
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See how importance of “Citizenship Test” has changed over time for 190k New Zealand voters.
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Unique answers from New Zealand users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8GDYW9W4yrs4Y
definitely a basic understanding of the language and the intention to become part of New Zealand not to remain amongst there own in New Zealand, this is not beneficial to New Zealand
@8JT5ZYC3yrs3Y
No immigrants should be able to have the choice.
@9K62L5Y2mos2MO
As an immigrant myself that should not matter whether I know the country's history all I am required to know are the countries rules and regulations. It is all optional. If someone came to my home country I would not expect them to know but instead if they ever wanted to know I would teach them.
@9J78RN2 3mos3MO
Respected Indians Chinese language inwinded more over Maori digest and pakeha is about flags ups delivered less
@9GM32VB6mos6MO
No, But when collecting citizenship apart of that procedure should be watching a short 20 min documentary explaining how New Zealand came to be and our way of life. idk
@9G5J2KT6mos6MO
I had to do this in Britain and most British citizens didn't kbow the history, politics I had to learn. I think this should focus on law, rights and responsibilities in modern NZ including cultural understanding such as tikanga and kiwi-isms to help them fit in avoid social mistakes.
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