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Could you pass the US citizenship test?

Did you pass?


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One thing I would like to know is this the entire test?

Don't think so - from my understanding, the real test is given orally (no multiple choice), though I believe they are revising it.....
 
Don't think so - from my understanding, the real test is given orally (no multiple choice), though I believe they are revising it.....

Are these the only questions they ask?
 
And you perhaps raise an excellent point, my friend....

Do you think the test is a tad unreasonable to use on immigrants? Personally, I'm a libertarian (read: let PEACEFUL people cross borders freely) whom believes that any peaceful person whom comes here and says they are American, should be an American (with no citizenship test).... AND they should be able to work and live freely in this country, provided they obey the laws and pay taxes. Just my two cents on this....

If this is the extent of the test, no, it's not too challenging. Except the Susan B. Anthony question, I learned the answers in high school and, apparently, never forgot them. A good citizen should know what the three branches of government are and what the stars and stripes symbolize. Ditto wartime Presidents.
 
I thought the test was easy (even though I guessed on one answer). Not saying which one I guessed on--you guys are skewing other DP members' scores by revealing answers--but it wasn't one that's been mentioned so far.

Now I'm wondering if my kids would make a decent grade.

I said I took it a couple of years ago. It might have been modified since then. I believe one question asked for the name of an obscure vice-president. I never bothered memorizing all the U.S. vice-presidents. :) I think that was the only answer I got wrong (altho it might have been something else...early onset alzheimers maybe?) LOL

In any case I still think most Americans (not interested and highly informed forum participants like us) wouldn't do too well based on currently reported scholastic test scores.
 
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Are these the only questions they ask?

Again, I don't think so - I believe there is a pool of questions (100 or so). My guess would be that 20-30 questions are selected from that pool....
 
Again, I don't think so - I believe there is a pool of questions (100 or so). My guess would be that 20-30 questions are selected from that pool....

I know the Canadian one takes from a pool of around 200 and selects 20.
 
Well, I'd do terribly if I had to name Vice Presidents or all the Presidents.
 
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I are so good at being American.
 
I just took this one...got 100. It was fairly easy. Hmm, but 20 out of 100 possible. The actual test can't be this easy, can it?
 
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For some reason I put the Pro-tempore as the replacement for the VP and President. Looks like I need to review my political procedures.
 
For some reason I put the Pro-tempore as the replacement for the VP and President. Looks like I need to review my political procedures.

that is #4 behind the speaker if they are eligible,---well unless Alexander Haig works in your Administration in which case the VP becomes 3rd in line
 
that is #4 behind the speaker if they are eligible,---well unless Alexander Haig works in your Administration in which case the VP becomes 3rd in line

I know but i feel quite ashamed I didn't know that :/

Oh lord that means Boehner is 3rd in line. Scary thoughts.
 
Could you pass the US citizenship test? - U.S. News

My score is posted below (90 on the first try)- am kind of mad for not scoring perfect, being a History major and all.... How did you do?



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I passed, but missed two that I really shouldn't have missed at all....I wish that every politician would have to pass this test before they would be permitted to run for office...Probably unconstitutional, but a good idea anyway...
 
I guessed on question 9.


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100 of 100. Luckily for some reason,Vermont being its own country for awhile has always stuck in my head.
 
All cheaters! :lol:

J/K, but how do we know people didn't just look up the answers. Easy enough to do with on-line tests. Guess we just have to take the word of all those people who had perfect scores. ;)
 
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