2007-11-23 17:23:27 · 11 answers · asked by Naturescent 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
If they are required to learn English before becoming citizens, only English speaking people would be eligible to vote, right?
Why are these candidates putting their sites in Spanish if they're not after the illegal migrant vote?
http://www.lufkindailynews.com/news/content/shared/news/stories/2007/04/BC_BILINGUAL_ELECTION14_COX.html
2007-11-23 17:46:31 · update #1
yes they have to take a test its all in english
2007-11-23 17:26:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Actually, I think most native-born, English-speaking citizens would fail the citizenship test. Perhaps we should give it to everybody when they turn 18 and deport those who fail, whether they're native-born or not? (Just kidding...don't start packing your suitcases.)
How many of you can answer 6 of these 10 questions correctly?
1. How many amendments does the Constitution have?
2. What stops one branch of government from becoming too powerful?
3. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
4. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.
5. What are two rights only for United States citizens?
6. The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
7. What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
8. Who was President during World War I?
9. Name one U.S. territory.
10. Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
No Googling allowed!
And yes, the test is given only in English, so if you can't read and write English well enough to pass the exam, you'll flunk. The test has been re-designed so that there's an English reading and writing section included.
2007-11-23 17:38:52 · answer #2 · answered by Daniel B 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I do believe English should be the official language, and those filing for citizenship should have a basic knowledge of the language. Any country which has a common language works better than those that have two or three types of citizens that can't communicate with each other. Not to mention the signage is simplified. They don't have to be fluent, just able to communicate.
2016-05-25 04:29:16 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all permanent residents must read, write and speak basic English to naturalize.
Certain applicants, because of age or disability, have different English and civics requirements.
Age — There are three important exemptions for testing based on age:
(a) If you are over 50 years old and have lived in the United States as a Permanent Resident for periods totaling at least 20 years, you do not have to take the English test. You
do have to take the civics test in the language of your choice.
(b) If you are over 55 years old and have lived in the United States as a Permanent Resident for periods totaling at least 15 years, you do not have to take the English test. You do have to take the civics test in the language of your choice.
(c) If you are over 65 years old and have lived in the United States as a Permanent Resident for periods totaling at least 20 years, you do not have to take the English test, but you
do have to take a simpler version of the civics test in the language of your choice.
If you have a physical or developmental disability or a mental
impairment so severe that it prevents you from acquiring or demonstrating the required knowledge of English and civics, you may be eligible for an exception to these requirements.
2007-11-24 01:32:38 · answer #4 · answered by Fred S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are but like so many other laws in our country it isn't enforced on the "messi"cans. You should know by now that the only people the government will destroy for breaking the law are stupid "sheep" people Americans
2007-11-23 17:30:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The test is in English, but it is not actually a requirement, as the US has no official language.
2007-11-23 17:30:23 · answer #6 · answered by DOOM 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
That would be a great day indeed!
Imagine: America not littered with bilingual signs!!!!! No more Press 1 for English ...............I'm in America! Why should I press anything to hear my own language??
2007-11-23 17:37:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
No, as a matter of fact, some citizenship ceremonies are done in spanish. Kind of crazy. If we as a society do not speak the same language, we will never succeed as a society.
2007-11-23 17:30:01 · answer #8 · answered by Combatcop 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Legal immigrants.... yes... I think....
Ilegal immigrants... heck no, and we will bend over backwards for those crimminals.
Truly is sad that the honest immigrant, the ones you do want in the country, aren't treated as well.
2007-11-23 17:30:38 · answer #9 · answered by That Guy 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
They should be
2007-11-24 01:37:57 · answer #10 · answered by lulu 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋