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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Māori electorate
Response rates from 716 Bay of Plenty voters.
70% Yes |
30% No |
60% Yes |
25% No |
9% Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
6% No, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test |
0% Yes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 716 Bay of Plenty voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 716 Bay of Plenty voters.
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Unique answers from Bay of Plenty voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@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
@8JT5ZYC4yrs4Y
No immigrants should be able to have the choice.
@9DQXFPV1yr1Y
Yes, but mainly on the daily running of the country, some basic and common laws, as well as a decent ability to understand and speak English.
@9DKL25D1yr1Y
Stop giving them citizenship
@9D9M6681yr1Y
Yes. Make it so current citizens must also sit the test to get a drivers license or passport
@9D9LCVV1yr1Y
They should take a driving test
@9D8XSGD1yr1Y
Yes but only with our language. and a very basic understanding of the government
