WASHINGTON — Part of the test to become a naturalized United States citizen is now more difficult after President Donald Trump's administration announced changes Monday.

The oral test, issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, is now double its previous versions. The Naturalization Civics Test previously had 10 questions with a requirement of getting six correct answers.

Takers now must double that minimum requirement and get 12 answers correct to pass the test, which now has a maximum 20 questions on it.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said this change is to help "ensure proper assimilation of lawful immigrants into the United States and promote a unified American identity and attachment to the Constitution, laws and founding principles of the United States."

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