We’re pretty sure that a lot of you at least once in your lifetime have thought: “What if I lived in the US?” Well, here's the secret: to become a US citizen, you actually have to pass a civics test.

The most common path to becoming a U.S. citizen through naturalization takes at least five years, with some individuals averaging more than a decade to complete the process.

While Urdahl has diagnosed the problem, his solution – to require students pass a citizenship test in order to graduate – is misguided. Presumably, he hopes this requirement would engrave in ...

While Urdahl has diagnosed the problem, his solution – to require students pass a citizenship test in order to graduate – is misguided. Presumably, he hopes this requirement would engrave in ...