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What is the purpose of an immigration ceiling?

A
to award the opportunity for many immigrants to live in the US
B
to provide protection for immigrants who seek safety in the US
C
to restrict the number of immigrants who can enter the US
D
to increase the number of immigrants who can enter the US
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What is one argument in favor of building a wall along the southern border?

A
It could also protect animal habitats along the southern border.
B
It would be less expensive than alternative forms of border security.
C
It could reduce the number of illegal drugs that enter the US.
D
It would decrease flooding and soil erosion along the southern border.
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What is one argument against building a wall along the southern border?

A
It could lead to a rise in crime along the US-Mexican border.
B
It would encourage more refugees from areas experiencing violence to come to the US.
C
It would increase illegal border crossings from Mexico to the United States.
D
It could potentially cause ecological and environmental harm to the US.
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By 2017, how many immigrants in the United States were undocumented?

A
about 30 million
B
about 20 million
C
about 10 million
D
about 40 million
5

Which statement best describes support for the DREAM Act?

A
Mostly Republicans supported and sponsored the bill.
B
Mostly Democrats supported and sponsored the bill.
C
Republicans sponsored the bill, and Democrats supported it.
D
Both Democrats and Republicans supported and sponsored the bill.
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What is the purpose of the RAISE Act?

A
to end the visa lottery and limit family-based immigration
B
to build a wall along the southern border of the country
C
to provide a path for young immigrants to become citizens
D
to give childhood arrivals temporary permission to stay in the US
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Who is eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)?

A
individuals who entered the US legally with their parents
B
individuals who were over the age of 31 as of 2012
C
individuals who sought refuge or asylum from the United States
D
individuals who were 16 or younger when they came to the US
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How did a federal judge respond to President Trump’s DACA decision in 2018?

A
The judge allowed the decision to go forward with certain limitations.
B
The judge issued orders to remove the first wave of immigrants.
C
The judge set up an injunction to stop the president’s plan.
D
The judge declared that the president’s decision was constitutional.
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What is one argument against merit-based immigration?

A
It invites too many immigrants to come to the US because their family is already here.
B
It would allow too many people without highly specialized skills to move into the country.
C
It could potentially take jobs away from US workers who have the same skills.
D
It would strain the system if too many immigrants from war-torn countries came to the US.
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Who signed Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals into law?

A
President Barack Obama
B
President Donald Trump
C
President Bill Clinton
D
President George W. Bush

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