Originally Posted By Ursula <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13442226/" target="_blank">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13 442226/</a> I am so ashamed to say that only scored 75%.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy I'm not ashamed to say I got 75%...that's because though I found some of the questions so specific and not-mentioned-today that *most* people won't know (I hope...for my sake, lol).
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I probably wouldn't have scored as well as I did except for all the time I've spent lately reading the Constitution so I could argue in WE with that guy with the French sounding name.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb 90% I've never learned my amendments and have no idea what form I need for naturalization?
Originally Posted By deadmentellnotales 100% though I must confess I used deductive reasoning on a few and guessed lucky with at least one
Originally Posted By alexbook 90%, too. Seems to be a popular answer. The intro makes the actual test sound pretty scary: >>The questions are usually selected from a list of 100 sample questions (see at <a href="http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/services/natz/English.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.uscis.gov/graphics/ services/natz/English.pdf</a> ) that prospective citizens can look at ahead of the interview (though the examiner is not limited to those questions).<< >>Candidates are not given multiple choices in the naturalization interview, which is conducted orally.<<
Originally Posted By DVC_dad You answered 100% of questions correctly. Here's your rating: 0-20%: Maybe you're still thinking too much about the Old Country -- and that's where you should probably be. 25-40%: Mmmm. Do you really want to be a citizen? This kind of performance isn't going to impress those nice immigration folks. 45-60%: Not too bad, but you really need to break out the civics books again -- word is, the INS is looking for an 80 percent score. 65-80%: Hey, you may make a good citizen yet! Look at your wrong answers and a little revision should do the trick. 85-100%: Welcome to the United States! (And, truth be told, you know more about this great land than most Americans.) I am SHOCKED!!! I only guessed at one and that was the form you fill out to be considered for citizenship or whatever it was.
Originally Posted By alexbook Checking the linked web site, I found a "Naturalization Eligibility Worksheet." Before you can take the test, you should be able to assert the following (#9 is my favorite): 1. I am at least 18 years old. 2. I am a Permanent Resident of the United States, and I have been issued a Permanent Resident Card (formerly called Alien Registration Card). 3. I have been a Permanent Resident for 5 years or more. (If 3 to 5 years, see Attachment A.) 4. During the last 5 years, I have NOT been out of the United States for 30 months or more. (For exceptions, see Attachment B.) 5. During the last 5 years, I have not taken a trip out of the United States that lasted 1 year or more. (For exceptions, see Attachment C.) 6. I have resided in the district or state in which I am applying for citizenship for the last 3 months. 7. I can read, write, and speak basic English. (For exceptions, see Attachment D.) 8. I know the fundamentals of U.S. history and the form and principles of the U.S. government. (For exceptions, see Attachment E.) 9. I am a person of good moral character. 10. One of the following is true: (a) I am female, OR (b) I am a male registered with the Selective Service, OR (c) I am a male who did not enter the United States under any status until after my 26th birthday, OR (d) I am a male who was in the United States between the ages of 18 and 26 but who did not register with the Selective Service, and I will send a "Status Information Letter" from the Selective Service explaining why with my application. 11. I have never deserted from the U.S. Armed Forces. 12. I have never received an exemption or discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces on the grounds that I am an alien. 13. I am willing to perform either military OR civilian service for the United States if required by law. (Note: If your religious teachings and beliefs prohibit you from performing military service, you must be willing to perform non-military service.) 14. I will support the Constitution of the United States. 15. I understand and am willing to take an oath of allegiance to the United States.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb I find it interesting that, should it be reinstated, a man can be drafted into the US military without being a citizen.
Originally Posted By deadmentellnotales yeah it's hard to tell with my atrocious amount of errors, some are intentional for character but by and far many are just careless
Originally Posted By Tink60 Okay, I got 100% but I have a BS in Political Science and a minor in United States History. Some of those questions are worded incorrectly. If I was grading some of those statements for the freshman intro class, I would have made comments. For instance: #14. My advisor would have a cornory over that one. Being fasincated by the Supremes (and having spent a whole year grading college freshmen's papers) I have discovered that this is a common error. The actual answer to that question is: The president nominates individual for Supreme Court justices postitions. The United States Senate confirms or rejects the nominees. The Senate confirms more often than not. Presidents usually get who they want. Bork was a really unusual situation. Likewise Harriet Miers not making it to the confirmation step was unusual. #7 (I know this is nit picky but it makes history so much more interesting to know the dirt instead of just the dates) The Constitution was actually adopted on July 3rd 1787. The convention voted and accepted the document but felt that a final and beautifully crafted version needed to be written up and used as the copy to sign. The next day the agreed upon doucument was presented and signed. the signed version has the date of the 4th rather than the 3rd. James Madison complained in a letter to his wife that future generations would celebrate the founding of this nation on the wrong day because of a stupid clerical error. Just a heads up for you all. I have spent a whole year grading freshman papers and tests. I would have been estatic to have had a group that could have scored 75% on those type of questions. It was a depressing year and enlightening year. For the first time in my life I have begun to question the wisdom of allowing full voting. It's really scary what some citizens do not know about how this country works or why.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Wow, so we should really celebrate the 3rd of July?? That's fascinating...thanks for that interesting history.
