Since 2008, anyone applying for German citizenship has had to take a test on their new country's history, politics, and values. Opponents argue that, with 300 questions, the test is too hard. Proponents argue that all immigrants applying to live in Germany should have knowledge about their new country.
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Response rates from 1k Direct Democracy voters.
85% Yes |
15% No |
84% Yes |
15% No |
2% Yes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding |
0% No, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test |
0% Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 1k Direct Democracy voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 1k Direct Democracy voters.
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Unique answers from Direct Democracy voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9ZBT6DM2mos2MO
I kind of think people applying for citizenship should take a test just because I think you should learn about the country you're becoming a citizen of, but it shouldn't be a super hard test, it should just cover basic topics and it should be easily passable by natural citizens of the country.
@9LYCYNB9mos9MO
Yes, but only to such a degree that their scores would meet or exceed the median score of their respective area.
@9FTSVQ81yr1Y
Yes, and german born people need to pass the same test to receive citizenship including social or military service (both non- and german born).
@998ZCQV2yrs2Y
Yes, but the government should provide free courses covering the simplest basics of language, history, and government.
@98Q28FR2yrs2Y
Yes but not the current exam and process. The current exam is very irrelevant.
@973R3GG2yrs2Y
Everyone shall pass a citizen test for the right to vote
@8LSW2WV4yrs4Y
Yes, but ban all immigrants
@8CM6DHC4yrs4Y
Immigrants shouldn't be allowed in this country
