The process of gaining US citizenship can be a lengthy one. It starts with a detailed application and ends with an exam, which tests the applicant on their knowledge of English, government and America’s history. And those questions might be tougher then you'd think.

This year the US Federal Courthouse in Panama City hosted its first two naturalization ceremonies ever. During those, 65 immigrants became us citizens.

"I think if they come here legally and they go through the process, then they should be citizens. But if they come here and don't do it legally like everybody else, I mean, that's the way it is, you've got to abide by the laws," said Kevin Gill, Dothan, AL resident.

"We seem to have a lot of foreign inhabitants, but I think the naturalization, if you go through the actual process, yea it's probably appropriate," said Richard Moss, Panama City Beach resident.

Whether you're for or against it, the process of becoming a US citizen might be more difficult then you'd imagine.

"I know different ones I've talked to they have a lot more appreciation about things here then a lot of the people that's been born and bred here," said Pat Gray, Ebro, resident.

Before applying for citizenship you must be a legal permanent resident for three to five years depending on the circumstances. Then once your application is accepted, you go through the fingerprinting process and finally are informed of your interview date.
The interview includes a citizenship test. The applicant must correctly answer at least six out of ten questions, dealing with US History, the English language, and how our government operates.

"I don't think it should pertain to things like that. It should really be based more on why they actually want to come over here, how long they've been in their country before they come here and it should be a thorough screening process," said Stephanie Lyng, Panama City resident.

It might surprise you, but even some lifelong Americans are not able to come up with the answers.

"What is the introduction to the constitution called?" we asked Panama City resident Tammi Link.

"The introduction to the constitution. I'm not sure to be honest with you," said Link.

Do you think you could pass the test?

On the Fourth of July at 6 p.m., we'll take you to the streets of Bay County where we asked people sample questions straight from the civics test. It was all in good fun, but you'll probably be shocked at how difficult some found it.

And the answer to the question is The Preamble.