Shortened U.S. Naturalization Test

In order for somebody who was not a citizen of the United States at the time of their birth to become an American citizen, they must first take a test. There are two components to the test; An English and civics test.

For a portion (50%) of the final for this class, we will focus on the civics test which involves important U.S. history and government topics.

If a person of a foreign nation, has to take a test to become a U.S. citizen shouldn’t we as citizens by birth?