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New naturalization test gets local test run
Yakima Herald Republic ^ | Dec. 1, 2006 | LEAH BETH WARD

Posted on 12/02/2006 9:23:14 AM PST by FairOpinion

Time for a pop quiz, and no, it's not multiple choice.

1. Why do we have three branches of government?

2. What does it mean that the U.S. Constitution is a constitution of limited powers?

3. What alliance of North American and European countries was created during the Cold War?

Whether you passed with flying colors or flopped (see answers at end of story) could indicate your fitness for citizenship. The questions are just a few from a new sample of more than 100 that immigration officials will begin trying out on naturalization candidates in Yakima late next month or in February.

Yakima is one of 10 cities slated for the pilot program, which officials say is designed to get away from rote memorization and encourage greater understanding of U.S. government values and history.

(Excerpt) Read more at yakima-herald.com ...


TOPICS: Extended News; Government
KEYWORDS: citizenship; immigration; naturalization
See full list of questions at US Citizenship and Immigration Services

Now, if they would have highschool students pass this test before graduation and citizens, when they want to register to vote...

1 posted on 12/02/2006 9:23:16 AM PST by FairOpinion
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To: FairOpinion

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Questions and Answers for New Pilot Naturalization Exam

Address:http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/template.PRINT/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=dcf5e1df53b2f010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCRD


2 posted on 12/02/2006 9:42:30 AM PST by tpaine (" My most important function on the Supreme Court is to tell the majority to take a walk." -Scalia)
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To: FairOpinion

They should have asked Arnold to describe the Nixon/Humphrey debate he claimed to have watched.


3 posted on 12/02/2006 9:48:53 AM PST by Mojave
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To: Mojave

Could YOU pass the test?


4 posted on 12/02/2006 9:50:13 AM PST by FairOpinion
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To: FairOpinion

There was no Nixon/Humphrey debate.


5 posted on 12/02/2006 9:53:13 AM PST by Mojave
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To: Mojave; FairOpinion

He would probably refuse to take it. -- On principle.


6 posted on 12/02/2006 9:55:43 AM PST by tpaine (" My most important function on the Supreme Court is to tell the majority to take a walk." -Scalia)
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To: Mojave

You didn't answer my question.

Could YOU pass the test, without looking at the answers?


7 posted on 12/02/2006 10:03:35 AM PST by FairOpinion
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To: FairOpinion

Answer question #2 and I'll be back to grade it later.


8 posted on 12/02/2006 10:09:38 AM PST by Mojave
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To: Mojave

Your point has nothing to do with anything.


9 posted on 12/02/2006 10:10:51 AM PST by FairOpinion
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To: FairOpinion
That's your answer? F
10 posted on 12/02/2006 11:09:13 AM PST by Mojave
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To: FairOpinion
Your point has nothing to do with anything.

They never do, as his real point is to post agitprop for the majority rule socialist position.

11 posted on 12/02/2006 11:22:12 AM PST by tpaine (" My most important function on the Supreme Court is to tell the majority to take a walk." -Scalia)
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