Immigration Nation Quiz

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We read about in the newspaper, hear about it on TV and learn about it in the classroom, but how much do you really know about immigration? Test your Immigration I.Q. and see how you measure up!

1

According to the 2007 Census Estimates, what is the current population of the United States?
- 250, 342,005
- 130,000,500
- 400,334,324
- 301,621,157
2

What is the name of the federal agency responsible for immigration?
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of Defense
- Department of the Interior
3

What is the total population of foreign-born in the United States according to the 2007 Census?
- 37,704,400
- 12,404,700
- 67,254,500
- 25,504,300
4

Who created the Statue of Liberty?
- Gregory Johnson
- Joseph Strauss
- Alexandre Gustave Eiffel
- Pierre Charles L'Enfant
5

What is an identification dcoument attesting to the permanent resident status of an alien in the United States of America?
- Green Card
- Visa
- Passport
- Drivers License
6

About how many immigrants enter the United States each year?
- 3,100,000
- 500,000
- 6,100,000
- 1,100,000
7

An "Asylee" is someone who:
- flees persecution in his/her homeland and seeks residency from within the United States.
- flees persecution in his/her homeland and seeks residency from outside the United States.
8

How long must Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs) wait before filing for naturalization?
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
9

What two areas of the world do the most current immigrants to the U.S. come from?
- Asia and Africa
- Asia and Latin America
- Latin America and Africa
- Europe and Asia
10

What is the most common language, other than English, spoken at home in the United States?
- French
- German
- Chinese
- Spanish
11

What is the second most common language, besides English, spoken at home in the United States?
- French
- German
- Chinese
- Spanish
12

What are the top three states with the most immigrants?
- California, New York, and Texas
- California, New York and Arizona
- California, Texas, and Florida
- California, Illinois and Arizona
13

What is the most common reason people from other countries come to the U.S. to live?
- for employment
- to escape persecution
- to join a close family member
- to marry an American
14

Most immigrants come into the United States illegally?
- True
- False
15

Which of the following celebrities was born in the United States?
- Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California
- Madeleine Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State
- Alex Trebek, Gameshow Host
- Jennifer Lopez, Actress and Singer
16

Which group of immigrants was restricted based on the first restrictionist immigration law in 1882?
- Russian
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
17

Which years were considered "The Dark Chapter" of immigration in the U.S.?
- 1900-1920
- 1930-1950
- 1960-1980
- 1990-2000
18

If you marry a U.S. citizen, you automatically become a U.S. citizen.
- True
- False
19

Which law prohibits any employer from hiring any person who is not legally authorized to work in the United States and require that employers verify the employment eligibility of all new employees?
- The Refugee Act of 1980
- The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
- The Immigration Act of 1990
- The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act of 1996
20

What year did Ellis Island open to receive immigrants?
- 1892
- 1902
- 1904
- 1924

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Immigration Nation Quiz

According to the 2007 Census Estimates, what is the current population of the United States?

What is the name of the federal agency responsible for immigration?

What is the total population of foreign-born in the United States according to the 2007 Census?

Who created the Statue of Liberty?

What is an identification dcoument attesting to the permanent resident status of an alien in the United States of America?

About how many immigrants enter the United States each year?

An "Asylee" is someone who:

How long must Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs) wait before filing for naturalization?

What two areas of the world do the most current immigrants to the U.S. come from?

What is the most common language, other than English, spoken at home in the United States?

What is the second most common language, besides English, spoken at home in the United States?

What are the top three states with the most immigrants?

What is the most common reason people from other countries come to the U.S. to live?

Most immigrants come into the United States illegally?

Which of the following celebrities was born in the United States?

Which group of immigrants was restricted based on the first restrictionist immigration law in 1882?

Which years were considered "The Dark Chapter" of immigration in the U.S.?

If you marry a U.S. citizen, you automatically become a U.S. citizen.

Which law prohibits any employer from hiring any person who is not legally authorized to work in the United States and require that employers verify the employment eligibility of all new employees?

What year did Ellis Island open to receive immigrants?

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