Question 1

The process of legally conferring U.S. citizenship on a foreigner, subject to certain conditions, is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  naturalization 
B)  legitimation 
C)  assimilation 
D)  normalization 
A)  naturalization 
B)  legitimation 
C)  assimilation 
D)  normalization A

Question 2

Families in which one or more members are citizens and one or more are noncitizens are referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  illegal immigrants 
B)  mixed-status families 
C)  blended families 
D)  asylees 
A)  illegal immigrants 
B)  mixed-status families 
C)  blended families 
D)  asylees B

Question 3

The monies that immigrants return to their country of origin are called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reimbursements 
B)  disbursements 
C)  remittances 
D)  quittances 
A)  reimbursements 
B)  disbursements 
C)  remittances 
D)  quittances C

Question 4

Explain the challenges faced by women immigrants.

Accepted Answer

The second-class status women normally e

Question 5

Mike, a sociologist, is of the view that the presence of transnationals is an example of pluralism. Which of the following statements strengthens Mike's opinion?

Accepted Answer

A)  Different generations of the same family will find themselves residing in different countries. 
B)  Foreign aid programs result in an increased rate of immigration. 
C)  The flow of remittances slows down with increasing presence of transnationals. 
D)  Social relationships become restricted to a few people within a family. 
A)  Different generations of the same family will find themselves residing in different countries. 
B)  Foreign aid programs result in an increased rate of immigration. 
C)  The flow of remittances slows down with increasing presence of transnationals. 
D)  Social relationships become restricted to a few people within a family.

Question 6

A major merit of providing bilingual education is that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  it improves the analytical ability of students 
B)  it makes students familiar with the language used by the dominant society 
C)  it helps students learn an additional subject 
D)  it makes students learn about two cultures, thus reducing the racial practices followed in society 
A)  it improves the analytical ability of students 
B)  it makes students familiar with the language used by the dominant society 
C)  it helps students learn an additional subject 
D)  it makes students learn about two cultures, thus reducing the racial practices followed in society

Question 7

The most critical issue in the anti-Chinese movement of the late nineteenth century was ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  labor market competition 
B)  race 
C)  brain drain 
D)  land rights 
A)  labor market competition 
B)  race 
C)  brain drain 
D)  land rights

Question 8

The citizens of Hanivale prefer to migrate to the neighboring country of East Argan due to the availability of high-paying jobs and higher standards of living in that country. This creates a shortage of skilled workers and technical expertise in Hanivale. Which of the following problems associated with migration is shown in the given scenario?

Accepted Answer

A)  population explosion 
B)  brain drain 
C)  deportation 
D)  ethnic cleansing 
A)  population explosion 
B)  brain drain 
C)  deportation 
D)  ethnic cleansing

Question 9

Contrast how functionalists and conflict theorists would explain the brain drain.

Accepted Answer

Conflict theorists see the current brain

Question 10

In the 1920s, the United States instituted a national origin system of immigration based on quotas. Under this system, 70 percent of the quota for the Eastern hemisphere went to three countries: Great Britain, Germany, and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Italy 
B)  China 
C)  Ireland 
D)  India 
A)  Italy 
B)  China 
C)  Ireland 
D)  India

Question 11

From the ________ perspective, by paying low wages to illegal immigrants, employers are able to produce goods and services that are profitable for industry and affordable to consumers.

Accepted Answer

A)  conflict 
B)  labeling 
C)  pluralist 
D)  functionalist 
A)  conflict 
B)  labeling 
C)  pluralist 
D)  functionalist

Question 12

How has globalization impacted immigrants?

Accepted Answer

Globalization is the worldwide integrati

Question 13

One of the primary goals of the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act was to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  strengthen the national origin system of immigration 
B)  reunite immigrant families 
C)  end transatlantic immigration 
D)  promote free trade 
A)  strengthen the national origin system of immigration 
B)  reunite immigrant families 
C)  end transatlantic immigration 
D)  promote free trade

Question 14

Under the national origin system, which of the following countries continued to enjoy unrestricted immigration to the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Southern Europe 
B)  Asia 
C)  South America 
D)  India 
A)  Southern Europe 
B)  Asia 
C)  South America 
D)  India

Question 15

The influence of the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act passed in the United States was primarily on the composition rather than the size of immigration. Which of the following was an outcome of this act?

Accepted Answer

A)  change in the sources of immigration 
B)  uniform immigration laws 
C)  simpler immigration procedures 
D)  easy entry for refugees into the United States 
A)  change in the sources of immigration 
B)  uniform immigration laws 
C)  simpler immigration procedures 
D)  easy entry for refugees into the United States

Question 16

The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act ensured that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  legal immigrants can have access to Social Security benefits as long as their income is taxed 
B)  illegal immigration is officially tolerated since the United States needs laborers 
C)  illegal immigrants can legally seek welfare to supplement low wages 
D)  border surveillance was increased to check illegal immigration into the United States 
A)  legal immigrants can have access to Social Security benefits as long as their income is taxed 
B)  illegal immigration is officially tolerated since the United States needs laborers 
C)  illegal immigrants can legally seek welfare to supplement low wages 
D)  border surveillance was increased to check illegal immigration into the United States

Question 17

Which of the following is true of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?

Accepted Answer

A)  It faced strong opposition in the Congress. 
B)  It permitted only laborers to enter the United States. 
C)  It gave naturalization rights to Chinese immigrants living in the United States. 
D)  It allowed brief visits of Chinese merchants, tourists, and government officials. 
A)  It faced strong opposition in the Congress. 
B)  It permitted only laborers to enter the United States. 
C)  It gave naturalization rights to Chinese immigrants living in the United States. 
D)  It allowed brief visits of Chinese merchants, tourists, and government officials.

Question 18

Which of the following was an outcome of the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  Immigrants became ineligible to apply for permanent citizenship in the United States. 
B)  Border control and surveillance were reduced in the United States. 
C)  Illegal immigrants seeking benefits of welfare schemes were subjected to increased scrutiny. 
D)  Social conditions of unemployed legal immigrants improved. 
A)  Immigrants became ineligible to apply for permanent citizenship in the United States. 
B)  Border control and surveillance were reduced in the United States. 
C)  Illegal immigrants seeking benefits of welfare schemes were subjected to increased scrutiny. 
D)  Social conditions of unemployed legal immigrants improved.

Question 19

Which of the following was the outcome of the gentlemen's agreement completed in 1908?

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan agreed to halt further immigration to the United States. 
B)  Japan agreed to the deportation of Japanese immigrants living in the United States. 
C)  The United States agreed to end discrimination against the Chinese already living in the United States. 
D)  The United States agreed to lift the restrictions imposed on Chinese immigration. 
A)  Japan agreed to halt further immigration to the United States. 
B)  Japan agreed to the deportation of Japanese immigrants living in the United States. 
C)  The United States agreed to end discrimination against the Chinese already living in the United States. 
D)  The United States agreed to lift the restrictions imposed on Chinese immigration.

Question 20

The use of two or more languages in places of work or educational facilities, according each language equal legitimacy is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  multilingualism 
B)  lingualumina 
C)  linguistic relativity 
D)  bilingualism 
A)  multilingualism 
B)  lingualumina 
C)  linguistic relativity 
D)  bilingualism

The process of legally conferring U.S. citizenship on a foreigner, subject to certain conditions, is called ________.

Families in which one or more members are citizens and one or more are noncitizens are referred to as ________.

The monies that immigrants return to their country of origin are called ________.

Explain the challenges faced by women immigrants.

Mike, a sociologist, is of the view that the presence of transnationals is an example of pluralism. Which of the following statements strengthens Mike's opinion?

A major merit of providing bilingual education is that ________.

The most critical issue in the anti-Chinese movement of the late nineteenth century was ________.

Contrast how functionalists and conflict theorists would explain the brain drain.

In the 1920s, the United States instituted a national origin system of immigration based on quotas. Under this system, 70 percent of the quota for the Eastern hemisphere went to three countries: Great Britain, Germany, and ________.

From the ________ perspective, by paying low wages to illegal immigrants, employers are able to produce goods and services that are profitable for industry and affordable to consumers.

How has globalization impacted immigrants?

One of the primary goals of the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act was to ________.

Under the national origin system, which of the following countries continued to enjoy unrestricted immigration to the United States?

The influence of the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act passed in the United States was primarily on the composition rather than the size of immigration. Which of the following was an outcome of this act?

The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act ensured that ________.

Which of the following is true of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?

Which of the following was an outcome of the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act?

Which of the following was the outcome of the gentlemen's agreement completed in 1908?

The use of two or more languages in places of work or educational facilities, according each language equal legitimacy is called ________.

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Exam 4: Immigration

The process of legally conferring U.S. citizenship on a foreigner, subject to certain conditions, is called ________.

Families in which one or more members are citizens and one or more are noncitizens are referred to as ________.

The monies that immigrants return to their country of origin are called ________.

Explain the challenges faced by women immigrants.

Mike, a sociologist, is of the view that the presence of transnationals is an example of pluralism. Which of the following statements strengthens Mike's opinion?

A major merit of providing bilingual education is that ________.

The most critical issue in the anti-Chinese movement of the late nineteenth century was ________.

Contrast how functionalists and conflict theorists would explain the brain drain.

In the 1920s, the United States instituted a national origin system of immigration based on quotas. Under this system, 70 percent of the quota for the Eastern hemisphere went to three countries: Great Britain, Germany, and ________.

From the ________ perspective, by paying low wages to illegal immigrants, employers are able to produce goods and services that are profitable for industry and affordable to consumers.

How has globalization impacted immigrants?

One of the primary goals of the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act was to ________.

Under the national origin system, which of the following countries continued to enjoy unrestricted immigration to the United States?

The influence of the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act passed in the United States was primarily on the composition rather than the size of immigration. Which of the following was an outcome of this act?

The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act ensured that ________.

Which of the following is true of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?

Which of the following was an outcome of the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act?

Which of the following was the outcome of the gentlemen's agreement completed in 1908?

The use of two or more languages in places of work or educational facilities, according each language equal legitimacy is called ________.

Exploring Race and Ethnicity

Prejudice

Discrimination

Ethnicity and Religion

The Nation As a Kaleidoscope

Filters