For one thing, such convictions can always be faked by those determined to dissimulate. At the same time, most would-be citizens will probably feel alienated from a state that suspects political danger emanating from newcomers and consistently sends a message of distrust.
此类考试不能——也不应尝试的是——测试人们的政治信仰。一方面这样的信仰总能被那些刻意掩饰的人所伪装。另一方面，多数准公民们可能会觉得难以同一个怀疑新移民会带来政治危险并不断发出不信任信号的国家亲近。