Republicans on Immigration and Defense

Republicans on

Immigration 

and Defense

Erica & Taylor

Immigration

• Contrary to popular belief, Republicans are not completely against immigration. They do not support illegal immigration.

• Republicans endorse the S.A.V.E. program, which is an electronic system that can check the status of immigrants within seconds.

• They believe that the apprehensions of over 500,000 immigrants at our southern border is an issue.

• Republicans believe strongly in rewarding those who choose to cross the border legally, including children, parents, and even entire families.

Immigration Cont.

• Republicans support the DREAM Act, which seeks to provide temporary legal status opportunities for children, eventually rewarding them with permanent citizenship status if they agree to serve in the U.S. military or embark on continued education opportunities.

Immigration Statistics

• Nearly 9,500 unaccompanied were caught trying to cross the border, which is the largest number in about a decade.

• There are currently 3,400 unaccompanied minors in Border Patrol Custody.

• More than 8,5000 unaccompanied children are being cared for by the Department of Health and Human Services

Defense

• They believe in a strong military because it results in strength during times of war.

• It is important for the military power to be aligned with American society so that the skills of the people, the advanced technology, and the proficiency all work together to have a strong alliance against other nations.

• They believe in traditional values, but they support the advancement of women involvement in the military.

• They believe in using negotiation to reduce foreign military threats.

Defense Cont.

• They don't believe that women should be in ground combat units. hey call for an end of co-ed training.

• They support the National Missile Defense System.

• They believe in taking defensive measures to protect the U.S. from terrorism.

• They believe in military domination over other countries as a deterrent.

Multiple Choice

Select the statement that sounds driven by Republican viewpoints on Immigration.

• Anyone should be allowed to enter the United States as an immigrant, even if they have had no background checks.

• Anyone should be allowed to enter the United States as an immigrant, as long as they follow the steps to obtain legal status.

Multiple Choice

Select the statement that best describes the DREAM Act.

• The DREAM Act supports immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children.

• The DREAM Act supports immigrants who currently hold a job in the United States.

Multiple Choice

Select the statement that sounds driven by Republican viewpoints on defense.

• The United States should not prepare for war until deemed necessary.

• The United States should always be prepared for unforeseen foreign conflict.

Multiple Choice

Select the statement driven by Republican viewpoints on defense.

• Republicans believe in a large backing and funding of our military.

• Republicans believe in backing and funding of our military only during foreign conflict.