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Question 19 • AP US Government and Politics

Refer to the passage and the table. A significant portion of Americans mistakenly believe that the majority of immigrants in the US are undocumented, with only 45% correctly identifying that most are in the country are documented. Pew Research Center data from 2015 indicates that around 75% of immigrants in the US were documented residents. Educational background plays a role in these perceptions; 61% of college graduates recognize the documented status of most immigrants, compared to 38% of those without a degree. Age is another factor, with 58% of individuals aged 18 to 29 acknowledging the legality of most immigrants, in contrast to 35% of those aged 65 and above. Political affiliations also influence these views, with 54% of Democrats and 36% of Republicans believing most immigrants are documented. Among both parties, college graduates are more likely to hold this view, but college-educated Democrats are notably more inclined than their Republican counterparts to believe in the documented status of most immigrants. CategoryPercentage/DetailsAmericans aware of correct proportion of documented immigrants in US45%Americans who think most immigrants in US are undocumented35%College graduates aware of correct proportion61%Non-college graduates aware of correct proportion38%Age 18-29 aware of correct proportion58% Age 65 and older aware of correct proportion35%Democrats aware of correct proportion54%Republicans aware of correct proportion36%College-educated Republicans aware of correct proportion48%Non-college-educated Republicans aware of correct proportion32%College-educated Democrats aware of correct proportion69%Non-college-educated Democrats aware of correct proportion46%Difference between educated Democrats and Republicans21% (Dems more likely to be aware)No response13%Based on the data in the table and the passage, which of the following outcomes is most likely when people vote or run for office?

Answer
A
Voters will support policies that match the misinformation on immigration.
B
Officials will expend resources informing voters of the correct facts about immigration.
C
Immigration will be ignored in most debates in favor of topics that the public is better informed about.
D
Candidates will support immigration policies without regard for public opinion due to a lack of quality data.

Explanation

The passage shows that many Americans have an inaccurate view of immigrants’ legal status: 35% think most immigrants are undocumented, while only 45% correctly recognize that most are documented. Such beliefs can influence voters’ preferences and lead them to support immigration policies that reflect the misinformation. The data do not indicate that officials will educate voters, that immigration will be ignored, or that candidates will disregard public opinion.

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