M5_Q2_L3_Immigration Myths and Realities Quiz

How much did households led by immigrants contribute in federal taxes in 2018?

• $308.6 billion

• $150 billion

• $12 billion

• $1.4 billion

What percentage of immigrants who speak a foreign language at home can also speak English 'very well' or 'well'?

• 33%

• 50%

• 66%

• 89%

Who do immigrants usually compete with in the job market?

• U.S. born workers

• Highly skilled immigrants

• Migrants who came before them

• Low-skilled native-born workers

Which public benefits do undocumented immigrants qualify for?

• Welfare and food stamps

• Medicaid and most other public benefits

• Schooling and emergency medical care

• No public benefits

What is the relationship between immigration rates and crime rates?

• Immigration increases crime rates

• Immigration has no impact on crime rates

• Immigration decreases crime rates

• Immigration has an unpredictable impact on crime rates

How much did undocumented immigrants contribute to the cash flow of the Social Security program in a year?

• $308.6 billion

• $150 billion

• $12 billion

• $1.4 billion

What is the most significant determinant of whether or not immigrants learn a new language?

• Their age at the time of entry

• Their level of education

• Their country of origin

• Their motivation to learn

Which sector do undocumented immigrants often work in?

• Construction

• Agriculture

• Domestic services

• All of the above

Which government assistance programs do undocumented immigrants qualify for?

• Welfare and food stamps

• Medicaid and most other public benefits

• Schooling and emergency medical care

• None of the above

What happened to the violent crime rate in the United States from 1990 to 2013?

• It increased significantly

• It remained the same

• It decreased by 48%

• It decreased by 66%