These tests are given to our immigrants when they want to become citizens. I often think that at least Americans should have to take this test just to see how they do. You never want to have a test to vote. That would be horrible for everyone.
More horrible than millions voting with no knowledge of how our govt is supposed to function?
“That would be horrible for everyone.”
nope, it would keep idiots and stupid people from voting!
The test itself would not be a problem (Even the great Ronaldus Magnus thought voting was too easy.) The problem is just who will administer and grade the test and therefore determine who will be able to vote.
I don't trust any government employee to do that.
They are or "were" less detailed. My wife took one years ago to get her citizenship. The questions were very basic: "What are the branches of government?; How many senators does each state have?; etc." The examiner, a judge, could tell that she knew it well but went through the motions anyway. He finally got to the question "Who was president during the Civil War?". She grinned at him and replied, "Jefferson Davis". He laughed and said, "You pass."
I wonder if they have that sense of humor these days.
I don’t think so. I know a lot of recently minted citizens who barely speak English.