Thursday, May 3, 2012

Today’s Video: Civics Smarts

A recent study found that over one-third of U.S.-born respondents would fail the civics section of the citizenship exam.

Even though 97% of immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship pass the test, 75% of those surveyed didn't know what the judicial branch did and 63% couldn't name one of the senators from their own state.

Would you be able to pass the U.S. citizenship test? Test your skills along with these university students via The Daily Californian:

Video Source - YouTube via thedailycal

Online Sources - TIME.com, Newser

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