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US citizenship test to get a MAGA makeover, made tougher to pass
« on: August 01, 2025, 01:02:12 pm »
US citizenship test to get a MAGA makeover, made tougher to pass
Remembering High School Civics: Passing the naturalization test administered by USCIS is required for all prospective citizens and is typically one of the last steps before being naturalized.

 
By Amanda Head
Published: July 31, 2025 10:55pm
 
The U.S. citizenship exam is set for a major revamp, with plans to roll out a tougher version, echoing reforms from President Donald Trump's first administration. Joseph Edlow, the new head of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has criticized the current test—where applicants must correctly answer only six out of ten civics questions from a set of 100 which are pre-provided—as overly simplistic, encouraging memorization over meaningful education of American values.

The proposed changes could reinstate a more demanding format, possibly requiring 12 correct answers out of 20 questions, as briefly trialed in 2020. This move has ignited controversy, with opponents warning that it may hinder immigrants, especially those with limited English skills, while proponents argue it fosters a deeper understanding of U.S. governance, history and its values.

Immigrant advocates fear that the revised test could unfairly impact groups like refugees, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. A 2022 pilot program that tested a multiple-choice format and added an English-speaking component, where applicants described images, was abandoned in December 2024 after over 1,300 public comments flagged concerns about increased complexity and barriers for those with lower literacy. For now, the 2008 test version persists, but the drive for a more rigorous exam reflects stricter immigration policy changes under the Trump administration.

https://justthenews.com/government/white-house/us-citizenship-get-maga-makeover-made-tougher
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Re: US citizenship test to get a MAGA makeover, made tougher to pass
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2025, 01:10:46 pm »
Does anyone know if immigrants had to actually pass the citizenship test under Biden?  I can see making them take it for CYA purposes but given all the other shenanigans like flying illegals in, catch and release, tearing down border obstacles, etc., I see no reason to believe passing the test was required.  If the goal was to get as many illegals as possible voting as soon as possible, why would they actually require passing the test? :pondering:
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Re: US citizenship test to get a MAGA makeover, made tougher to pass
« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2025, 02:04:49 pm »
I doubt that over 5% of high school seniors could pass the current citizenship test.
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Re: US citizenship test to get a MAGA makeover, made tougher to pass
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2025, 02:09:36 pm »
Quote from: Hoodat on August 01, 2025, 02:04:49 pm
I doubt that over 5% of high school seniors could pass the current citizenship test.

That's optimistic.
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Re: US citizenship test to get a MAGA makeover, made tougher to pass
« Reply #4 on: August 01, 2025, 05:20:23 pm »
Quote from: Hoodat on August 01, 2025, 02:04:49 pm
I doubt that over 5% of high school seniors could pass the current citizenship test.


I can't disagree.
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