Thread: Just for fun (well, sort of)...

[OK, so we've got past the DREAM act, and are gearing up for whatever is next. It's the weekend, and I thought I'd offer this just for fun and for those that have some extra time today or tomorrow:]

So... you think you've been paying attention to the immigration debate and the recent news, eh? OK! Step up to the challenge and take the quiz...
Ah, c'mon - most of the questions are easy!
(I'll post back that answers in a separate thread later today or tomorrow)


Questions

1. What was the name of the unsuccessful Democratic challenger to Republican Brian Bilbray (CA-R, 50th District) in the election of 2006?

a. Francine Bugsy
b. Francine Bugsby
c. Francine Busby
d. None of the above


2. Which state has the greatest total number of illegal aliens in the country?

a. Texas
b. California
c. New York
d. Nevada


3. Which state has the greatest proportion [% of entire pop.] of illegal aliens in the country?

a. Texas
b. California
c. New York
d. Nevada


4. What was the number designation of the famous Sensenbrenner House Bill in late 2005 which proposed to criminalize illegal entry/residence in the US.

a. HR4437
b. HR4473
c. HR7344


5. Of all the persons that have entered and/or stayed in the US illegally, what is the proportion that illegally crossed the border (versus overstayed an initial visa-based entry)?

a. about 15%
b. about 40%
c. about 60%


6. Of all the persons that have entered and/or stayed in the US illegally, what is the proportion that overstayed a legal visa-based entry?

a. about 15%
b. about 40%
c. about 60%


7. What percentage of those that have entered the US illegally via crossing the border originate from Mexico:

a. about 85%
b. about 60%
c. about 40%
d. about 15%


8. How many US states issue drivers licenses to illegal aliens?

a. About 6
b. About 12
c. About 20


9. The recommendations of the 9/11 Commission include no mention of border security, illegal aliens, nor document fraud?

a. True
b. False


10. Is it possible to enter and/or remain in the US illegally and not have committed a felony?

a. Yes
b. No


11. Is it possible to enter and remain in the US illegally and work and not commit a felony?

a. Yes
b. No


12. What is the name of the reporter from Southern California that helped investigate and break many news stories about the interference and meddling of Mexican consulates in our CBP apprehension process and handling of detainees?

a. Sara Carter
b. Sara Bennett
c. Sara Snow
d. Tony Bennett
e. Tony Snow


13. What is the provision in the 1996 Immigration Reform law, that enables local law enforcement officers to be trained and help enforce Federal immigration law?

a. 278(g)
b. 287(b)
c. 287(g)


14. What is the name of the law professor that helped prepare the legal defense of the city of Hazelton PA:

a. Chris Koback
b. Kris Kobach
c. Sheriff "Joe"
d. Lou Barleta


15. Mexico does not have a problem with illegal immigration?

a. True
b. False


16. What is the estimated number of illegal aliens from Ireland in the US?

a. about 250,000
b. about 100,000
c. about 50,000


17. Which group of states below have the smallest proportion of illegal aliens in the US?

a. Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana
b. Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming
c. Oregon, Washington, and Idaho


18. In which year did the number of persons entering the US illegally overtake the number coming in legally?

a. 1995
b. 1999
c. 2003


19. In which year were country-of-origin immigration quotas ended?

a. 1965
b. 1986
c. 1996


20. The 1986 "one-time" amnesty law ultimately gave legal status to about how many illegal aliens?

a. 1,000,000
b. 4,000,000
c. 12,000,000


21. Referring to the question above, what was the projected number of persons that would qualify for amnesty?

a. 1,000,000
b. 4,000,000
c. 12,000,000


22. How many people in the US have worked declaring their Social Security Number to be 000-00-0000 ?

a. About 10,000
b. About 100,000
c. About 1,000,000


23. Border security is irrelevant in the debate about illegal immigration?

a. True
b. False

[Note: if you miss this question, you must repeat your entire educational process ]


24. What is the current estimated total of remittances sent to Mexico each year?

a. about 10 billion USD
b. about 40 billion USD
c. about 100 billion USD


25. Is it impossible for an illegal alien to vote in local/state elections the US?

a. True
b. False


26. Is it against the law for an illegal alien to vote in Federal elections the US?

a. True
b. False


27. What is the proportion of foreign-born persons in US Prisons?

a. About 37%
b. About 27%
c. About 17%
d. It is statistically insignificant


28. How many illegal aliens are currently in the US?

a. 12,000,000
b. 20,000,000
c. 30,000,000
d. It is unknown


29. There had been only 1 previous amnesty for illegal aliens passed by the US Congress.

a. True
b. False


30. What is the reason most cited by illegal aliens for coming to the US -

a. To become an American
b. To earn money
c. To experience cultural immersion


31. The number of persons allowed to enter and work in agricultural jobs on the H2-A Visa is:

a. Unlimited
b. 500,000
c. 200,000
d. Determined by Dept. of Labor each year


32. Cases of foreign nationals that overstay a visa are investigated and followed up by ICE...

a. Always
b. Never
c. Usually
d. Rarely
e. Sometimes


33. The L-1 visa program is designed to fill jobs that are in high demand that lack American applicants.

a. True
b. False


34. The L-1 visa program is abused often.

a. True
b. False


35. US Labor law requires employers to advertise jobs which are affected by an L-1 visa application?

a. True
b. False


36. The population growth rate of the US would be essentially flat if no immigration occurred.

a. True
b. False


37. Which state has a new law to mandate the verification of the legal status of employees of private companies?

a. California
b. Georgia
c. Oklahoma
d. Arizona


38. Which state recently enacted broad-ranging laws against illegal immigration?

a. California
b. Georgia
c. Oklahoma
d. Arizona


39. Of the following countries: Mexico, China, Colombia, and India - which 2 are the most reluctant to repatriate deported nationals?

a. China and India
b. China and Colombia
c. Mexico and China
d. India and Mexico


40. There is a maximum limit on the number of foreign nationals that can apply for and receive asylum in the US each year.

a. True
b. False


41. Citizens of some Central American countries enjoy certain preferences in gaining legal entry to the US.

a. True
b. False


42. In total (including those of both legal and illegal status) the US is a new home to how many additional foreign persons every year:

a. about 1.5 million
b. about 1 million
c. about 500,000


43. Which of the following senators: Baucus, Cochran, Kennedy, Specter, Harkin - voted against the 1986 amnesty:

a. Baucus, Cochran and Harkin
b. Kennedy, Specter and Harkin
c. Just Cochran and Kennedy


44. Which corporation was sued using RICO laws/statutes for the use of illegal contract workers in GA?

a. Shaw Industries
b. Purdue Chicken Farms
c. Acme Homebuilders


45. A population that grows at 4% annually will produce which approximate result in 20 years:

a. The population will triple
b. The population will double
c. The population will be basically flat - 'the same'
d. The population will decrease slightly


46. Which amendment to the US Constitution addresses birthright Citizenship?

a. The 1st amendment
b. The 2nd amendment
c. The 14th amendment


47. The number of H1-b visas granted by DHS (CIS) in the year 2000 was approximately:

a. 195,000
b. 130,000
c. 65,000


48. How many illegal aliens are presently considered criminal fugitives by the Federal Government?

a. It is not possible to estimate the actual number
b. About 250,000
c. About 650,000
d. None of the above


49. The phenomenon where a pregnant foreign female schedules a formal visit to the US specifically to coincide with the expected birth date is known as:

a. Birthing Tourism
b. Dropping an Anchor Baby
c. Maternity Leave American Style


50. Which country has certain immigration preferences (cap exceptions, specifically) written into US immigration law, to help former allied WWII combatants enter the US to re-unify with family members?

a. Japan
b. Taiwan
c. The Philippines
d. Australia


51. The policy granting [near]-automatic legal residency to nationals from Cuba that make their way to US shores is known as:

a. 'The wet-foot, dry-foot policy'
b. 'The Florida two-step policy'
c. 'The half-way there policy'


52. Which state did DHS recently file suit against to fight that state's proclamation not to help DHS in enforcement of immigration law?

a. Florida
b. California
c. Illinois


53. The Social Security Totalization Agreement (SSTA) by the Social Security Administration is:

a. A treaty ratified by Congress
b. An agreement implemented by the Executive Branch (President)
c. Was enacted in response to massive public outreach and comments


54. There is not a vigorous debate about the economic benefits of immigration into the US.

a. True
b. False


55. Which of the following groups of US senators have the strongest combined record with respect to immigration policy (using NumbersUSA as source; - eg. from 'our' perspective)?

a. Isakson, Sessions, Vitter
b. Cochran, Ensign, Landrieu
c. Dorgan, Crapo, Thune


56. Assuming 12 million is the 'best official estimate' of the number of illegal aliens in the US, and that most of those persons are employed, what is the best estimate of the number of illegal aliens here NOT employed:

a. 5 million
b. 2 million
c. 1 million


57. The richest person in the world is:

a. American
b. English
c. Mexican
d. Russian


58. Sovereignty is best defined as:

a. A concept cited in the UN frequently
b. A self-governing state and/or supreme authority
c. The laws controlling immigration rights


59. Foreign truckers licensed to drive in the US are individually tested to ensure comprehension of the English language:

a. True
b. False


60. This quiz was:

a. Easy
b. Somewhat difficult
c. Very difficult
d. A complete waste of time


61. EXTRA CREDIT: Mr. Luis Alonso Martinez-Flores is notable for doing which of the following:

a. Illegally entered the US from Guatemala

b. Made a living in producing falsified official documents to illegal aliens

c. Provided false documents to 9/11 terrorists, so they could get official state driver's licenses to board aircraft

d. All the above

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I think I will fail this one. Where's the study guide!

Geeee, what a pop-quiz.

Dixie

That was hard!

I think I passed made an A.

How do you know Legal? Phred said he'd post the answers soon. Am I missing something after feeling stupid taking the test?

Do we win a free trip to Disneyland if we pass?

Where are the Cliff notes???

How do you know Legal?

I just know!!

I read the questions and I think I knew the answers.

Originally Posted by LegalUSCitizen

How do you know Legal?

I just know!!

I read the questions and I think I knew the answers.

Well, I'm impressed!

Oh, good. A few brave souls decided to throw caution to the wind, and dive in anyway. OK, now that you have suffered enough, I guess I can post the answer up. Thanks for trying just the same


Answers

1. What was the name of the unsuccessful Democratic challenger to Republican Brian Bilbray (CA-R, 50th District) in the election of 2006?

a. Francine Bugsy
b. Francine Bugsby
c. Francine Busby
d. None of the above


2. Which state has the greatest total number of illegal aliens in the country?

a. Texas
b. California
c. New York
d. Nevada


3. Which state has the greatest proportion [% of entire pop.] of illegal aliens in the country?

a. Texas
b. California
c. New York
d. Nevada


4. What was the number designation of the famous Sensenbrenner House Bill in late 2005 which proposed to criminalize illegal entry/residence in the US.

a. HR4437
b. HR4473
c. HR7344


5. Of all the persons that have entered and/or stayed in the US illegally, what is the proportion that illegally crossed the border (versus overstayed an initial visa-based entry)?

a. about 15%
b. about 40%
c. about 60%


6. Of all the persons that have entered and/or stayed in the US illegally, what is the proportion that overstayed a legal visa-based entry?

a. about 15%
b. about 40%
c. about 60%


7. What percentage of those that have entered the US illegally via crossing the border originate from Mexico:

a. about 85%
b. about 60%
c. about 40%
d. about 15%


8. How many US states issue drivers licenses to illegal aliens?

a. About 6
b. About 12
c. About 20


9. The recommendations of the 9/11 Commission include no mention of border security, illegal aliens, nor document fraud?

a. True
b. False


10. Is it possible to enter and/or remain in the US illegally and not have committed a felony?

a. Yes
b. No


11. Is it possible to enter and remain in the US illegally and work and not commit a felony?

a. Yes
b. No


12. What is the name of the reporter from Southern California that helped investigate and break many news stories about the interference and meddling of Mexican consulates in our CBP apprehension process and handling of detainees?

a. Sara Carter
b. Sara Bennett
c. Sara Snow
d. Tony Bennett


13. What is the provision in the 1996 Immigration Reform law, that enables local law enforcement officers to be trained and help enforce Federal immigration law?

a. 278(g)
b. 287(b)
c. 287(g)


14. What is the name of the law professor that helped prepare the legal defense of the city of Hazelton PA:

a. Chris Koback
b. Kris Kobach
c. Sheriff "Joe"
d. Lou Barlleta


15. Mexico does not have a problem with illegal immgration?

a. True
b. False


16. What is the estimated number of illegal aliens from Ireland in the US?

a. about 250,000
b. about 100,000
c. about 50,000


17. Which group of states below have the smallest proportion of illegal aliens in the US?

a. Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana
b. Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming
c. Oregon, Washington, and Idaho


18. In which year did the number of persons entering the US illegally overtake the number coming in legally?

a. 1995
b. 1999
c. 2003


19. In which year were country-of-origin immigration quotas ended?

a. 1965
b. 1986
c. 1996


20. The 1986 "one-time" amnesty law ultimately gave legal status to about how many illegal aliens?

a. 1,000,000
b. 4,000,000
c. 12,000,000


21. Referring to the question above, what was the projected number of persons that would qualify for amnesty?

a. 1,000,000
b. 4,000,000
c. 12,000,000


22. How many people in the US have worked declaring their Social Security Number to be 000-00-0000 ?

a. About 10,000
b. About 100,000
c. About 1,000,000


23. Border security is irrelevant in the debate about illegal immigration?

a. True
b. False

[Note: if you miss this question, you must repeat your entire educational process ]


24. What is the current estimated total of remittances sent to Mexico each year?

a. about 10 billion USD
b. about 40 billion USD
c. about 100 billion USD


25. Is it impossible for an illegal alien to vote in local/state elections the US?

a. True
b. False


26. Is it against the law for an illegal alien to vote in Federal elections the US?

a. True
b. False


27. What is the proportion of foreign-born persons in US Prisons?

a. About 37%
b. About 27%
c. About 17%
d. It is statistically insignificant


28. How many illegal aliens are currently in the US?

a. 12,000,000
b. 20,000,000
c. 30,000,000
d. It is unknown


29. There had been only 1 previous amnesty for illegal aliens passed by the US Congress.

a. True
b. False


30. What is the reason most cited by illegal aliens for coming to the US -

a. To become an American
b. To earn money
c. To experience cultural immersion


31. The number of persons allowed to enter and work in agricultural jobs on the H2-A Visa is:

a. Unlimited
b. 500,000
c. 200,000
d. Determined by Dept. of Labor each year


32. Cases of foreign nationals that overstay a visa are investigated and followed up by ICE...

a. Always
b. Never
c. Usually
d. Rarely
e. Sometimes


33. The L-1 visa program is designed to fill jobs that are in high demand that lack American applicants.

a. True
b. False


34. The L-1 visa program is abused often.

a. True
b. False


35. US Labor law requires employers to advertise jobs which are affected by an L-1 visa application?

a. True
b. False


36. The population growth rate of the US would be essentially flat if no immigration occurred.

a. True
b. False


37. Which state has a new law to mandate the verification of the legal status of employees of private companies?

a. California
b. Georgia
c. Oklahoma
d. Arizona


38. Which state recently enacted broad-ranging laws against illegal immigration?

a. California
b. Georgia
c. Oklahoma
d. Arizona


39. Of the following countries: Mexico, China, Colombia, and India - which 2 are very reluctant to repatriate deported nationals?

a. China and India
b. China and Colombia
c. Mexico and China
d. India and Mexico


40. There is a maximum limit on the number of foreign nationals that can apply for and receive asylum in the US each year.

a. True
b. False


41. Citizens of some Central American countries enjoy certain preferences in gaining legal entry to the US.

a. True
b. False


42. In total (including those of both legal and illegal status) the US is a new home to how many additional foreign persons every year:

a. about 1.5 million
b. about 1 million
c. about 500,000


43. Which of the following senators: Baucus, Cochran, Kennedy, Specter, Harkin - voted against the 1986 amnesty

a. Baucus, Cochran and Harkin
b. Kennedy, Specter and Harkin
c. Just Cochran and Kennedy


44. Which corporation was sued using RICO laws/statutes for the use of illegal contract workers in GA?

a. Shaw Industries
b. Purdue Chicken Farms
c. Acme Homebuilders


45. A population that grows at 4% annually will produce which approximate result in 20 years:

a. The population will triple
b. The population will double
c. The population will be basically flat - 'the same'
d. The population will decrease slightly


46. Which amendment to the US Constitution addresses birthright Citizenship?

a. The 1st amendment
b. The 2nd amendment
c. The 14th amendment


47. The number of H1-b visas granted by DHS (CIS) in the year 2000 was approximately:

a. 195,000
b. 130,000
c. 65,000


48. How many illegal aliens are presently considered criminal fugitives by the Federal Government?

a. It is not possible to estimate the actual number
b. About 250,000
c. About 650,000
d. None of the above


49. The phenomenon where a pregnant foreign female schedules a formal visit to the US specifically to coincide with the expected birth date is known as:

a. Birthing Tourism
b. Dropping an Anchor Baby
c. Maternity Leave American Style


50. Which country has certain immigration preferences (cap exceptions, specifically) written into US immigration law, to help former allied WWII combatants enter the US to re-unify with family members?

a. Japan
b. Taiwan
c. The Philippines
d. Australia


51. The policy granting [near]-automatic legal residency to nationals from Cuba that make their way to US shores is known as:

a. 'The wet-foot, dry-foot policy'
b. 'The Florida two-step policy'
c. 'The half-way there policy'


52. Which state did DHS recently file suit against to fight that state's proclamation not to help DHS in enforcement of immigration law?

a. Florida
b. California
c. Illinois


53. The Social Security Totalization Agreement (SSTA) by the Social Security Administration is:

a. A treaty ratified by Congress
b. An agreement implemented by the Executive Branch (President)
c. Was enacted in response to massive public outreach and comments


54. There is not a vigorous debate about the economic benefits of immigration into the US.

a. True
b. False


55. Which of the following groups of US senators have the strongest combined record with respect to immigration policy (using NumbersUSA as source)?

a. Isakson, Sessions, Vitter
b. Cochran, Ensign, Landrieu
c. Dorgan, Crapo, Thune


56. Assuming 12 million is the 'best official estimate' of the number of illegal aliens in the US, and that most of those persons are employed, what is the best estimate of the number of illegal aliens here NOT employed:

a. 5 million
b. 2 million
c. 1 million


57. The richest person in the world is:

a. American
b. English
c. Mexican
d. Russian


58. Sovereignty is best defined as:

a. A concept cited in the UN frequently
b. A self-governing state and/or supreme authority
c. The laws controlling immigration rights


59. Foreign truckers licensed to drive in the US are individually tested to ensure comprehension of the English language:

a. True
b. False


60. This quiz was:

a. Easy
b. Somewhat difficult
c. Very difficult
d. A complete waste of time


61. EXTRA CREDIT: Mr. Luis Alonso Martinez-Flores is notable for doing which of the following:

a. Illegally entered the US from Guatemala

b. Made a living in producing falsified official documents to illegal aliens

c. Provided false documents to 9/11 terrorists, so they could get official state driver's licenses to board aircraft

d. All the above

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Answers:

1. c
2. b
3. d
4. a
5. c
6. b
7. a
8. b
9. b
10. a

11. b
12. a
13. c
14. b
15. b
16. c
17. b
18. a
19. a
20. b

21. a
22. c
23. b
24. b
25. a
26. b
27. b
28. d
29. b
30. b

31. a
32. d
33. b
34. a
35. b
36. a
37. d
38. c
39. a
40. b

41. a
42. a
43. c
44. a
45. b
46. c
47. a
48. c
49. a
50. c

51. a
52. c
53. b
54. b
55. a
56. a
57. c
58. b
59. b

60. <?>
61. d

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# correct %

60 100

59 98.33
58 96.66
57 95.00
56 93.33
55 91.66

54 90.00
53 88.33
52 86.66
51 85.00
50 83.33
:
45 75.00
:
40 66.66
:
30 50.00