Question 1

Which statement about immigration to the United States during the 19th century is most valid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organized labor supported unlimited immigration. 
B)  Most immigrants to the United States were illegal aliens. 
C)  Industrial growth led to a demand for cheap immigrant labor. 
D)  Few immigrants came from Western Europe. 
A)  Organized labor supported unlimited immigration. 
B)  Most immigrants to the United States were illegal aliens. 
C)  Industrial growth led to a demand for cheap immigrant labor. 
D)  Few immigrants came from Western Europe. C

Question 2

Most undocumented workers from Mexico:

Accepted Answer

A)  acquire skilled trades and move to a middle class lifestyle 
B)  work at semi and unskilled jobs for less than Americans would expect at those jobs 
C)  quickly assimilate into the broader Anglo-American culture 
D)  eventually become US citizens 
A)  acquire skilled trades and move to a middle class lifestyle 
B)  work at semi and unskilled jobs for less than Americans would expect at those jobs 
C)  quickly assimilate into the broader Anglo-American culture 
D)  eventually become US citizens B

Question 3

The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996

Accepted Answer

A)  forbade immigration based on refugee status 
B)  opened up food stamp benefits for immigrants 
C)  doubled the size of the Border Patrol 
D)  required immigrants to contribute to Social Security 
A)  forbade immigration based on refugee status 
B)  opened up food stamp benefits for immigrants 
C)  doubled the size of the Border Patrol 
D)  required immigrants to contribute to Social Security C

Question 4

U.S. immigration policy was highly restrictive until the middle of the 19th Century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The debate over immigration policy centers on its impact on the economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Illegal immigrants

Accepted Answer

A)  are eligible for emergency medical care 
B)  may be denied access to public education 
C)  do not pay taxes 
D)  commit more crimes than comparable citizens 
E)  none of the above 
A)  are eligible for emergency medical care 
B)  may be denied access to public education 
C)  do not pay taxes 
D)  commit more crimes than comparable citizens 
E)  none of the above

Question 7

In contrast to the European immigrants prior to the 1960s, assimilation of the current wave of immigrants is not as rapid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Opponents of immigration cite external threats as rationale for limiting immigration. This argument does NOT include

Accepted Answer

A)  Terrorism 
B)  Espionage 
C)  Subversion 
D)  Religion 
A)  Terrorism 
B)  Espionage 
C)  Subversion 
D)  Religion

Question 9

According to text, which of the following is NOT a positive impact of immigrants on the American economy?

Accepted Answer

A)  providing an additional supply of labor 
B)  becoming consumers in society 
C)  depressing wages as a result of high availability in the workforce 
D)  starting businesses at a higher rate than the native population 
A)  providing an additional supply of labor 
B)  becoming consumers in society 
C)  depressing wages as a result of high availability in the workforce 
D)  starting businesses at a higher rate than the native population

Question 10

The Supreme Court ruled that illegal immigrants can be denied public education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What mechanism was put in place in 1996 to address the problem of employment of undocumented workers?

Accepted Answer

A)  The E-Verify System 
B)  Green Cards 
C)  More immigration officers 
D)  National Identification cards 
A)  The E-Verify System 
B)  Green Cards 
C)  More immigration officers 
D)  National Identification cards

Question 12

The Braceros workers all returned to their homes after the United States unilaterally terminated the program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Illegal aliens qualify for food stamps.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which statement about immigration to the United States is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  The desire for economic advancement has been a major reason for immigration to the United States 
B)  The ethnic mix of immigrants to the United States has remained mostly unchanged. 
C)  The number of immigrants has remained constant in each decade during most of United States history. 
D)  Nearly all immigrants have easily assimilated into American culture. 
A)  The desire for economic advancement has been a major reason for immigration to the United States 
B)  The ethnic mix of immigrants to the United States has remained mostly unchanged. 
C)  The number of immigrants has remained constant in each decade during most of United States history. 
D)  Nearly all immigrants have easily assimilated into American culture.

Question 15

An unintended consequence of the National Origins Quota Act of 1924 was illegal immigration through Mexico and Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Over the past twenty years, an objective of United States immigration policy has been to

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce the number of illegal immigrants 
B)  keep out immigrants from former communist nations 
C)  return to an open immigration policy 
D)  encourage emigration from Western Europe 
A)  reduce the number of illegal immigrants 
B)  keep out immigrants from former communist nations 
C)  return to an open immigration policy 
D)  encourage emigration from Western Europe

Question 17

Public attitude toward immigration have changed since the new face of immigrants became Asians and Hispanics

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A "legalized alien" is a person

Accepted Answer

A)  born in the United States to immigrant parents. 
B)  admitted to the United States as a permanent resident 
C)  eligible to apply for temporary resident status under 1986 law. 
D)  a tourist or student from another country. 
A)  born in the United States to immigrant parents. 
B)  admitted to the United States as a permanent resident 
C)  eligible to apply for temporary resident status under 1986 law. 
D)  a tourist or student from another country.

Question 19

The Patriot Act of 2001 was enacted to

Accepted Answer

A)  enhance immigration enforcement 
B)  stop terrorist threats 
C)  keep Muslims out of the country 
D)  keep American fearful of Muslim people 
A)  enhance immigration enforcement 
B)  stop terrorist threats 
C)  keep Muslims out of the country 
D)  keep American fearful of Muslim people

Question 20

Support for reducing legal immigration has _____________ since September 11, 2001.

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased 
B)  Remained the same 
C)  Declined 
A)  Increased 
B)  Remained the same 
C)  Declined

Which statement about immigration to the United States during the 19th century is most valid?

Most undocumented workers from Mexico:

The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996

U.S. immigration policy was highly restrictive until the middle of the 19th Century.

The debate over immigration policy centers on its impact on the economy.

Illegal immigrants

In contrast to the European immigrants prior to the 1960s, assimilation of the current wave of immigrants is not as rapid.

Opponents of immigration cite external threats as rationale for limiting immigration. This argument does NOT include

According to text, which of the following is NOT a positive impact of immigrants on the American economy?

The Supreme Court ruled that illegal immigrants can be denied public education.

What mechanism was put in place in 1996 to address the problem of employment of undocumented workers?

The Braceros workers all returned to their homes after the United States unilaterally terminated the program.

Illegal aliens qualify for food stamps.

Which statement about immigration to the United States is most accurate?

An unintended consequence of the National Origins Quota Act of 1924 was illegal immigration through Mexico and Canada.

Over the past twenty years, an objective of United States immigration policy has been to

Public attitude toward immigration have changed since the new face of immigrants became Asians and Hispanics

A "legalized alien" is a person

The Patriot Act of 2001 was enacted to

Support for reducing legal immigration has _____________ since September 11, 2001.

Public Policy: an Introduction

Contexts of Public Policy

The Economy: Changing Government-Business Relationships

Economic Issues: Taxing, Spending, and Budgeting

Energy and Environmental Policies: Policy Instability

Crime and Criminal Justice: Dilemmas of Social Control

Poverty and Social Welfare Policy

Health Care: Historic Change

Education: Conflict in Policy Direction

Legal and Social Equality: the Struggle Against Oppression and Bigotry

Foreign Defense Policy: Security and Interests in a Dangerous World

Private Morality and Public Policy: Moral Values, the Constitution, and the Open Society

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Exam 11: Immigration Policy: the Barely Open Door

Which statement about immigration to the United States during the 19th century is most valid?

Most undocumented workers from Mexico:

The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996

U.S. immigration policy was highly restrictive until the middle of the 19th Century.

The debate over immigration policy centers on its impact on the economy.

Illegal immigrants

In contrast to the European immigrants prior to the 1960s, assimilation of the current wave of immigrants is not as rapid.

Opponents of immigration cite external threats as rationale for limiting immigration. This argument does NOT include

According to text, which of the following is NOT a positive impact of immigrants on the American economy?

The Supreme Court ruled that illegal immigrants can be denied public education.

What mechanism was put in place in 1996 to address the problem of employment of undocumented workers?

The Braceros workers all returned to their homes after the United States unilaterally terminated the program.

Illegal aliens qualify for food stamps.

Which statement about immigration to the United States is most accurate?

An unintended consequence of the National Origins Quota Act of 1924 was illegal immigration through Mexico and Canada.

Over the past twenty years, an objective of United States immigration policy has been to

Public attitude toward immigration have changed since the new face of immigrants became Asians and Hispanics

A "legalized alien" is a person

The Patriot Act of 2001 was enacted to

Support for reducing legal immigration has _____________ since September 11, 2001.

Public Policy: an Introduction

Contexts of Public Policy

The Economy: Changing Government-Business Relationships

Economic Issues: Taxing, Spending, and Budgeting

Energy and Environmental Policies: Policy Instability

Crime and Criminal Justice: Dilemmas of Social Control

Poverty and Social Welfare Policy

Health Care: Historic Change

Education: Conflict in Policy Direction

Legal and Social Equality: the Struggle Against Oppression and Bigotry

Foreign Defense Policy: Security and Interests in a Dangerous World

Private Morality and Public Policy: Moral Values, the Constitution, and the Open Society

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