Question 1

Among all refugees admitted in 2017, _____ are Muslims and _____ are Christians (with a small percentage of other religious identifications).

Accepted Answer

In 2017, the religious composition of refugees admitted to the United States was approximately 43% Muslim and 47% Christian, reflecting a diverse intake of individuals fleeing persecution from various countries with different dominant religions.

Question 2

These 3 states have resettled nearly a quarter of all refugees in 2016.

Accepted Answer

According to data from the U.S. Department of State, California, Texas, and New York resettled a total of 62,044 refugees in 2016, which is nearly a quarter of the total number of refugees resettled in the United States for that year.

Question 3

What refugee-producing country was declared by the United Nations to be the world's worst humanitarian crisis before the Covid-19 pandemic?

Accepted Answer

Yemen was declared by the United Nations to be the world's worst humanitarian crisis before the Covid-19 pandemic, with millions of people displaced, famine and disease outbreaks, and ongoing conflict. The other options, Afghanistan, Russia, and Somalia, have also experienced significant humanitarian crises, but Yemen has been deemed the worst.

Question 4

What immigration border policy change by the Trump administration was struck down by courts in 2020?

Accepted Answer

The "Remain in Mexico" asylum approach where applicants are denied entry to the U.S. during the asylum application process was struck down by courts in 2020.

Question 5

How did the number of US-Mexico border apprehensions change between 2017 and 2019?

Accepted Answer

According to data from US Customs and Border Protection, the number of apprehensions at the US-Mexico border increased from 310,531 in 2017 to 851,508 in 2019, largely due to increased asylum requests from migrants fleeing violence and poverty.

Question 6

About what proportion of deported immigrants had criminal convictions in recent years?

Accepted Answer

In recent years, about half of the deported immigrants had criminal convictions.

Question 7

Which of the following was a top priority of the Obama administration approach for deporting illegal immigrants from the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

The Obama administration prioritized the deportation of individuals who posed threats to national security, border security, or public safety, focusing resources on removing those considered most dangerous over others who were in the country illegally.

Question 8

Before this group was (inaccurately) deemed as a dangerous threat to the U.S., immigrant detention had not occurred in great numbers in the U.S. for nearly a century.

Accepted Answer

Cuban exiles were deemed a dangerous threat in the 1980s and as a result, the U.S. began to detain a large number of immigrants. Prior to that, immigrant detention had not occurred in great numbers for nearly a century.

Question 9

What policy and practice was widely criticized and quickly halted from the Trump administration as part of the "zero tolerance policy" on immigration?

Accepted Answer

The policy of separating children from their parents who were detained at the US-Mexico border was widely criticized and sparked outrage both domestically and internationally. Many have yet to be reunited with their families.

Question 10

What would the 2017 Senate version of the DREAM Act accomplish?

Accepted Answer

The Senate version of the DREAM Act in 2017 would provide a three-step pathway to US citizenship for high school or GED educated residents with no criminal record through college, work, or the armed services. None of the other options mentioned in the question are relevant to the DREAM Act or its purpose.

Question 11

What Obama program was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court after being found unconstitutional?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA) program after finding it unconstitutional in 2016.

Question 12

What controversial immigration executive order from the Trump administration was quickly overturned by the Biden administration?

Accepted Answer

The controversial immigration executive order that was quickly overturned by the Biden administration is the Muslim travel ban blocking US entry for nationals from 7 Muslim-majority countries.

Question 13

What is a sanctuary city?

Accepted Answer

A sanctuary city is a state or local jurisdiction that limits its cooperation with federal authorities when it comes to immigration policies. These cities provide a safe haven for undocumented immigrants by limiting their engagement with ICE officials. However, these cities do not outright ignore immigration status and criminal backgrounds. They still follow the law but with limitations. For example, if an undocumented immigrant is arrested for a crime, they will be tried and punished for the offense, but the city will limit its extent of cooperation with ICE officials.

Question 14

What is the current Secure Communities Program?

Accepted Answer

The Secure Communities Program is a federal information-sharing program that allows state and local law enforcement to share fingerprints of arrested individuals with federal immigration authorities. The program is intended to identify and deport immigrants who are in the country illegally and have a criminal record. The program has been controversial and criticized for leading to the deportation of individuals who have not committed serious crimes or who have been arrested but not convicted of a crime.

Question 15

Which sociological theory may view immigration as an advantageous mechanism for providing needed labor?

Accepted Answer

Functionalism emphasizes the interdependence of parts within a social system and views society as a complex organism with specific functions. One of these functions may be to provide needed labor, and therefore immigration can be seen as advantageous in this context.

Question 16

Which sociological theory may view immigration as an advantageous mechanism for bolstering social solidarity against the "common threat" of newcomers?

Accepted Answer

Functionalism emphasizes the interdependence of social institutions and the ways in which they contribute to social stability and solidarity. One way this can happen is through the incorporation of new immigrants into the social fabric, strengthening bonds between members of the society in the face of an external "threat."

Question 17

Immigration policies, laws, and norms provide a good example of how groups with power attempt to preserve the status quo. Which theory emphasizes this assertion?

Accepted Answer

Conflict Theory emphasizes the idea that different groups in society are in constant competition for resources and power. The dominant group, in this case, individuals with power, attempt to maintain their position by creating policies and laws that work in their favor, rather than serving the needs of minority groups. Immigration policies are a prime example of this, as they often favor the interests of the dominant group and seek to maintain the existing power structure.

Question 18

Which theory observes how the federal government's policies and rhetoric that portray immigrants as criminals, drug traffickers, terrorists and animals who prey upon middle-class American families is a telling example of the way immigrants are systematically perceived as a group of people?

Accepted Answer

Critical Race Theory focuses on examining and challenging the ways in which race and racism are embedded in society's structures and institutions, including how immigrants are perceived and treated. This theory recognizes how the federal government's policies and rhetoric perpetuate negative stereotypes and prejudices against immigrants, contributing to their systemic discrimination and marginalization.

Question 19

This theory would be interested in examining the process used by immigrants to assimilate or find belonging in the U.S., particularly as they learn to navigate the culture and language and norms.

Accepted Answer

Symbolic interactionism is focused on how individuals create and maintain their identities through interactions with others. The process of assimilation and finding belonging in a new culture is heavily influenced by the interactions and communication between individuals and groups, making this theory the best fit for examining this topic.

Question 20

Which theory examines how economic, social, and political power impacts the experiences of different immigrant groups where some are denied the rights, privileges, and entitlements enjoyed by citizens or even by other immigrants due to a lack of power?

Accepted Answer

Conflict Theory focuses on how power differentials affect various groups in society, including immigrants. It examines how those with more power can suppress or disadvantage those with less, impacting their social, economic, and political experiences.

Quiz 7: Can I Stay a Little Longer Immigration and Refugees

Among all refugees admitted in 2017, _ are Muslims and _ are Christians (with a small percentage of other religious identifications) .

These 3 states have resettled nearly a quarter of all refugees in 2016.

What refugee-producing country was declared by the United Nations to be the world's worst humanitarian crisis before the Covid-19 pandemic?

What immigration border policy change by the Trump administration was struck down by courts in 2020?

How did the number of US-Mexico border apprehensions change between 2017 and 2019?

About what proportion of deported immigrants had criminal convictions in recent years?

Which of the following was a top priority of the Obama administration approach for deporting illegal immigrants from the U.S.?

Before this group was (inaccurately) deemed as a dangerous threat to the U.S., immigrant detention had not occurred in great numbers in the U.S. for nearly a century.

What policy and practice was widely criticized and quickly halted from the Trump administration as part of the "zero tolerance policy" on immigration?

What would the 2017 Senate version of the DREAM Act accomplish?

What Obama program was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court after being found unconstitutional?

What controversial immigration executive order from the Trump administration was quickly overturned by the Biden administration?

What is a sanctuary city?

What is the current Secure Communities Program?

Which sociological theory may view immigration as an advantageous mechanism for providing needed labor?

Which sociological theory may view immigration as an advantageous mechanism for bolstering social solidarity against the "common threat" of newcomers?

Immigration policies, laws, and norms provide a good example of how groups with power attempt to preserve the status quo. Which theory emphasizes this assertion?

Which theory observes how the federal government's policies and rhetoric that portray immigrants as criminals, drug traffickers, terrorists and animals who prey upon middle-class American families is a telling example of the way immigrants are systematically perceived as a group of people?

This theory would be interested in examining the process used by immigrants to assimilate or find belonging in the U.S., particularly as they learn to navigate the culture and language and norms.

Which theory examines how economic, social, and political power impacts the experiences of different immigrant groups where some are denied the rights, privileges, and entitlements enjoyed by citizens or even by other immigrants due to a lack of power?

Quiz 7: Can I Stay a Little Longer Immigration and Refugees

Among all refugees admitted in 2017, _____ are Muslims and _____ are Christians (with a small percentage of other religious identifications) .

These 3 states have resettled nearly a quarter of all refugees in 2016.

What refugee-producing country was declared by the United Nations to be the world's worst humanitarian crisis before the Covid-19 pandemic?

What immigration border policy change by the Trump administration was struck down by courts in 2020?

How did the number of US-Mexico border apprehensions change between 2017 and 2019?

About what proportion of deported immigrants had criminal convictions in recent years?

Which of the following was a top priority of the Obama administration approach for deporting illegal immigrants from the U.S.?

Before this group was (inaccurately) deemed as a dangerous threat to the U.S., immigrant detention had not occurred in great numbers in the U.S. for nearly a century.

What policy and practice was widely criticized and quickly halted from the Trump administration as part of the "zero tolerance policy" on immigration?

What would the 2017 Senate version of the DREAM Act accomplish?

What Obama program was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court after being found unconstitutional?

What controversial immigration executive order from the Trump administration was quickly overturned by the Biden administration?

What is a sanctuary city?

What is the current Secure Communities Program?

Which sociological theory may view immigration as an advantageous mechanism for providing needed labor?

Which sociological theory may view immigration as an advantageous mechanism for bolstering social solidarity against the "common threat" of newcomers?

Immigration policies, laws, and norms provide a good example of how groups with power attempt to preserve the status quo. Which theory emphasizes this assertion?

Which theory observes how the federal government's policies and rhetoric that portray immigrants as criminals, drug traffickers, terrorists and animals who prey upon middle-class American families is a telling example of the way immigrants are systematically perceived as a group of people?

This theory would be interested in examining the process used by immigrants to assimilate or find belonging in the U.S., particularly as they learn to navigate the culture and language and norms.

Which theory examines how economic, social, and political power impacts the experiences of different immigrant groups where some are denied the rights, privileges, and entitlements enjoyed by citizens or even by other immigrants due to a lack of power?

Among all refugees admitted in 2017, _ are Muslims and _ are Christians (with a small percentage of other religious identifications) .