Citizenship test?

[homesick_american 1]

I learned Canadian history in school myself, I couldn't tell you the first thing about it and if given as test on Canadian history I'd fail misserably. Why? Because lots of stuff we learn in school we never apply or use, so we tend to forget. Same thing here. Sure all my friends tell me they probably learned it, but have forgotten. Same with me and my homeland. I couldn't even tell you who their leader is...

I suppose some people just have better memories. The stuff on the US citizenship test is what I would consider common knowledge and I can't think of a single American that I know who would fail it.

[Mononoke28 135]

I suppose some people just have better memories. The stuff on the US citizenship test is what I would consider common knowledge and I can't think of a single American that I know who would fail it.

I was pretty much raised in the US but didn't become a citizen until a few years ago. I remember that I took the sample civics questions to work and very few people knew, not all, not most, but few of the answers. It could be negligence, it could be forgetfulness, it could be lack of interest, who knows.

[homesick_american 1]

I suppose some people just have better memories. The stuff on the US citizenship test is what I would consider common knowledge and I can't think of a single American that I know who would fail it.

I was pretty much raised in the US but didn't become a citizen until a few years ago. I remember that I took the sample civics questions to work and very few people knew, not all, not most, but few of the answers. It could be negligence, it could be forgetfulness, it could be lack of interest, who knows.

Christ, if someone can't pass that test they ought to take away their right to vote.

[KarenCee 3]

I can pretty say many Americans couldn't even answer those questions.

All my friends and my wife all except one person knew most of the answers. My friends laugh at the test and said they'd fail it misserably and that I will know more about their country then they do. Of course for me all that studying, I should probably forget it all within a few months anyways...

We all had to learn that in school; I'd be pretty shocked if any of my American friends didn't know most of the answers to those questions.

You would *not* believe how many teachers in my school system FAILED this test. One of our HS students did a project on this particular area...it was unbelievable! Psst....not me though...I passed 'cos my adorable husband and I go over this stuff a lot from time to time...studying up for when he's eligible.

Edited April 15, 2007 by KarenCee

[homesick_american 1]

You would *not* believe how many teachers in my school system FAILED this test. One of our HS students did a project on this particular area...it was unbelievable! Psst....not me though...I passed 'cos my adorable husband and I go over this stuff a lot from time to time...studying up for when he's eligible.

That's pretty pathetic. I think there has been a general 'dumbing down' in western countries in the last couple of decades. My mom kept some of her books from high school and her math books blew me away. I couldn't believe how complex some of the problems were, and I made straight As in math in high school so it's not like I'm a math idiot! I thought high school was too easy and it has probably gotten worse since I was there. We're only cheating ourselves if we make things too easy for our kids.

[raymaga 25]

I will be applying for citizenship this September, and I'm already scared sh - - less!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I HATE TESTS!!!!!!!!!!!! Always have, always will.

I will be VERY glad when this whole process is over and done with and I can say "The End" too!!!!!!!!!

Edited April 18, 2007 by raymaga