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Bill Sponsorship: declaring English as the official language of the US
Source: English Language Unity Act (H.R.997)
This bill declares English as the official language of the United States, establishes a uniform English language rule for naturalization.
The United States is comprised of individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds, and continues to benefit from this rich diversity.
Throughout the history of the United States, the common thread binding individuals of differing backgrounds has been the
English language.
Federal Representatives of shall have an obligation to enhance the role of English as the official language of the Federal Government.
The official functions of the Government of the United States shall be conducted in English.
All citizens should be able to read and understand generally the English language text of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the laws of the US.
All naturalization ceremonies shall be conducted in English.
Headline: Declare English as the official language of the US
(Answer: D)
AmericansElect Quiz Question 4 on
Immigration:
When you think about illegal immigration, which of the following solutions come closest to your opinion?
A: All illegal immigrants should be able to stay in the US legally
B: Most illegal immigrants should be able to stay in the US, with some exceptions
C: Most illegal immigrants should be deported, with some exceptions
