@ISIDEWITHQuestionsimmigrationStarted 8yrs agoActive 5hrs ago

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Since 2002 People seeking to apply for citizenship within the UK must pass the Life in the United Kingdom test. The test contains 24 questions and covers topics including British values, history, traditions and everyday life. To pass each candidate must receive answer 18 of the 24 questions correctly. 70% of candidates currently pass the test.

71%
Yes
29%
No
61%
Yes
23%
No
6%
Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics
6%
No, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test
4%
Yes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

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 @Neversureanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes but ALL citizens should take it

 @924YX9Yanswered…2yrs2Y

They should sign to except our laws before entering

 @8ZNL4RHanswered…2yrs2Y

No because I can’t say Worcestershire

 @9LJKSVDanswered…6 days6D

Yes, but only language and social values (i.e. diversity, respect regardless of gender, tolerance, etc.)

 @9LHYMF8answered…1wk1W

Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics, which the general population-at-large are able to understand, although a more advanced course on British life (constitution and parliamentary system) I'd necessary in order to be productive/participatory citizens.

 @9LHDWQ7answered…1wk1W

History I would say is less important, but anyone migrating to the UK must have a competent standard of written and verbal English and we should not be providing free translation services at tax payers expense.

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