By petitioning for secession, citizens are promoting a weakening of the United States and bringing their own loyalty and knowledge of the United States' government and history into question.
Foreigners seeking permanent residence within the United States are required to take and pass a Citizenship test.
People who already enjoy citizenship but are petitioning to leave the United States should have be tested to prove the same understanding of our country's history and government structure or be forced to take classes until they can pass such a test.