Do you know enough about the U.S. government, American history, and civics to pass the citizenship test offered to those hoping to become official citizens? While you might not be in need of homework and essay help, how exam-ready are you?
President Biden reverted the exam back to the 2008 version after moving into the White House, reversing the changes made by former President Trump whose version was known to be harder to pass.
The updated citizenship test consists of 10 of a possible 100 questions, with applicants being required to correctly answer six in order to pass.
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The 2020 version of the citizenship test asks 20 of a possible 128 questions and was known for being even more challenging. How would you fare?
Here are just a few of the tougher 2020 questions.
The Civil War had many important events. Name one.
What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment?
Correct! Some of the important events of the Civil War include Sherman’s March, the Battle of Gettysburg, and the assassination of President Lincoln.
Wrong! The correct answer is Sherman’s March.
Correct! The 10th amendment states that the federal government possesses only those powers delegated, or enumerated, to it through the Constitution.
Wrong! The 10th amendment states that the federal government possesses only those powers delegated, or enumerated, to it through the Constitution.
Correct! The 2008 version of the citizenship test asked for just three states. The 13 original states were New York, Maryland, Delaware, Massachusetts, Virginia, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Wrong! The 2008 version of the citizenship test asked for just three states. The 13 original states were New York, Maryland, Delaware, Massachusetts, Virginia, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
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