Most Americans Can't Pass the US Citizenship Test; Can You?

"Were you paying attention in your high school Civic's Class, or did Coach what's-his-name bore you into oblivion? The answer might lie in whether or not you can pass the United States Citizenship Test. Unfortunately, most Americans probably cannot. The U.S. Citizenship Test includes 100 questions about U.S. law, history, and values, but the immigration officer administering the test will only ask ten of them. The applicant only has to answer six questions correctly in order to pass."

"How many amendments does the Constitution have? There are currently 27 amendments to the Constitution. The Bill of Rights was ratified in 1791, after the Constitution took effect in 1789. The 27th amendment, related to the salaries of Congress , was ratified in 1992. What is freedom of religion? Answer: You can practice any religion or not practice a religion. The United States does not have a state religion and does not force religion of any kind onto the people living here."

The U.S. Citizenship Test is drawn from a 100-question pool but typically asks only ten questions, and applicants must answer six correctly to pass. The Constitution establishes and defines the federal government and protects basic rights of Americans. There are currently 27 constitutional amendments, with the Bill of Rights ratified in 1791 and the 27th amendment concerning congressional salaries ratified in 1992. Freedom of religion permits practicing any religion or no religion at all. The United States has no state religion and laws prohibit forcing religion or discriminating against those without religious belief.

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