1. The English test is taken to assess the <em><u>writing, reading and speaking skills </u></em>of an applicant. Hence, the test is can be extensive, that can including writing essay, comprehension passages as well as a general interview.
There are a couple of exceptions. Applicants who are aged 50 and above, do not have to take the test, if they have lived in the United States for at least 20 years at the time of application.
However, they do have to give the Civics Test
2. The Civics test is conducted to ensure that the applicant understands the basics of the United States government, democracy and rights given to all people.
This can also include questions on the American Revolutionary War, three parts of the government and general history of the United States.
Unlike an English test, a Civics test is compulsory. However, the test is customized for each applicant depending on their age, background , education etc.
The 2020 presidential election has been a disaster for people who think the Electoral College is still a good idea. Joe Biden’s clear victory has been followed by attempts by the incumbent president to induce Republican legislators and other elected Republican officials in five states he lost to ignore the certified vote counts in their states and substitute their partisan preferences for the voters’ decision. Now Congress will formally receive the electoral votes, after a series of attempts to subvert the democratic process, all made possible by the Electoral College.
Since 1970, the federal government has run deficits during every fiscal year FOR ALL BUT 4 YEARS, from 1998 to 2001.
The Europeans made few attempts
