Birthright Citizenship in the U
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What is the main topic of the immigration debate?

  • The impact of immigration on the economy
  • The treatment of children born to undocumented parents (correct)
  • The role of the government in controlling immigration
  • The process of obtaining citizenship

What is the question that legal theories and historical precedent can help answer?

  • Whether undocumented parents should be allowed to stay in the U.S.
  • Whether children born to undocumented parents are citizens (correct)
  • Whether undocumented immigrants should have access to public services
  • Whether the government has the right to deport undocumented immigrants

What is the potential impact of different interpretations of the Constitution on the citizenship of children born to undocumented parents?

  • It could lead to a court ruling on the issue (correct)
  • There is no potential impact
  • It could lead to a constitutional amendment
  • It could lead to a change in the law

What was the purpose of the national origins immigration system enacted by Congress after the 'Great wave' of immigration?

<p>To limit immigration from each country based on their representation in past U.S. census reports (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the significant limitation of immigration quotas even in the years leading up to World War II?

<p>The United States refused to accept Jewish immigrants from Germany (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many people immigrated to the United States during the 'Great wave' of immigration from 1900 to 1920?

<p>24 million people (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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