"What is insane about it?" I took a civics test for Norway. I had a 6 week civics class, and they try to give the class and the test in a language you know. Mi

"What is insane about it?" I took a civics test for Norway. I had a 6 week civics class, and they try to give the class and the test in a language you know. Mine was in English, as was my test (I'll have to take it in Norwegian before citizenship, as they changed the rules). Most things on the test were very practical things indeed. No need to, for example, memorize every political party that is on the national ballot, for example, and only a question or two (tops) that wanted a historical date at all. The vast majority asked things about the health care system, schooling system, and basic useful things like that. The class added more detail, but they tested basics. The test is electronic, taken at a school so it is secure (no bags/phones at your computer, for example). I could get on a government website and take a practice test, too. I'm American. The american test is more concerned with you learning the propaganda of the country and memorizing dates than it with making sure you can navigate different systems in society. "Topics about government and history", they say. The actual website states, "Although USCIS is aware that there may be additional correct answers to the civics questions, applicants are encouraged to respond to the questions using the answers provided below." [1] They aren't testing how well you can navigate the system or things you'll need to, say, drive: Hence, insane. Though admittedly, it is shorter than I expected: They only ask 20 out of 128 questions (mine was 30ish) - and you only have to get 12 right. Unfortunately, it is also oral, so (for me) it would be much more stressful, especially considering the brutish formality that a lot of American institutions have. [1] https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship-resource-center/the-2020-version-of-the-civics-test/128-civics-questions-and-answers-with-mp3-audio-2020-version#:~:text=These%20questions%20cover%20important%20topics,version%20of%20the%20civics%20test https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship-resource-center/the-2020-v....