Oklahoma Latest State to Mandate H.S. Citizenship Test

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Oklahoma recently joined several other states in requiring students to pass the same citizenship test administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in order to graduate from high school.

The measure was put forth by House Speaker Pro Tempore Terry O’Donnell who told The 74 that people who possess a greater understanding of American government would be less likely to riot.

Citing unrest in Portland, Oregon following the death of George Floyd, and the Jan. 6 Capitol siege, O’Donnell said in June that the nation “saw a proliferation of mobs,” who, instead of pursuing change through legal channels, decided to take action on their own, with some gatherings devolving into looting, arson and other illegal activities.

“The beauty of our democracy is that there is a way to address all grievances,” O’Donnell said. “Mob violence or mob activity … is not part of the solution. It just adds to the problem.”

https://www.yahoo.com/news/oklahoma-latest-state-mandate-h-190100821.html

Sounds like another GOP stunt. I mean it's not a bad idea to learn more about civics but if they think that'll stop unrest they're sorely mistaken.

[iemanja]

1. Give it to their state legislators

I bet no small number would fail.

[Ocelot II]

2. They should make candidates for public office take it.

[jcmaine72]

4. This

There wouldn't be a single Congressman/woman, state legislator, mayor or dog catcher with an (R) adjacent to their name in the entire state.

[Lovie777]

3. Many American born students can't even pass a civic test . ...

hmmmmmm.

[tirebiter]

5. I'm bettin he's not thinking about Tulsa when he says rioting.

At least not the way it really happened.

[flotsam2]

6. About those "mobs"

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."


That may be on the tests...

[Crunchy Frog]

7. I actually don't think that's a bad idea.

Maybe a case of doing the right thing for the wrong reasons? Could even have some unexpected repercussions, like people actually understanding something about their rights and responsibilities.

[catrose]

8. I've thought for a long time that citizens should pass the same citizenship test

that immigrants have to pass.

Give it at the beginning of senior year or the end of junior year as part of a practical life test, so that any problems can be addressed before graduation.

[GulfCoast66]

9. I agree with it. No how will have no problem passing it?

Immigrate kids!

[sir pball]

13. I have long said passing it should be a requirement to vote. nt

[KentuckyWoman]

10. Mobs - like the Boston Tea Party?

Has Terry O'Donnell passed the citizenship test?

[Yavin4]

11. Give that test to the 1/6 insurrectionists

If they pass it, they can go free.

If not, 20 years hard time or be deported.

[niyad]

12. Hmm. I vaguely remember that civics/government USED to be taught in our schools.

Wonder when that got changed?

[Klaralven]

14. Civics (History and Government) Questions for the Naturalization Test

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/questions-and-answers/100q.pdf

[DFW]

15. If this is going to be required, then FIRST:

Require it of all elected officials, judges, law enforcement officers and teachers.