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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Comprehensive quiz covering DACA's purpose, eligibility requirements, benefits, history, and current status along with related DREAM Act policies

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program?

  1. To provide a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
  2. To grant temporary relief from deportation for undocumented immigrants who meet certain criteria.
  3. To provide financial assistance to undocumented immigrants.
  4. To create a database of undocumented immigrants.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the eligibility criteria for DACA?

  1. Must have arrived in the United States before the age of 16.
  2. Must be under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012.
  3. Must have continuously resided in the United States since June 15, 2007.
  4. Must have graduated from high school or obtained a GED.
  5. All of the above.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What benefits does DACA provide?

  1. Temporary relief from deportation.
  2. Work authorization.
  3. Access to driver's licenses.
  4. Eligibility for in-state tuition at public colleges and universities.
  5. All of the above.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How long does DACA last?

  1. Two years.
  2. Four years.
  3. Six years.
  4. Indefinitely.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many people have received DACA?

  1. Over 800,000.
  2. Over 1 million.
  3. Over 1.5 million.
  4. Over 2 million.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the history of DACA?

  1. It was created by President Obama in 2012.
  2. It was created by President Trump in 2017.
  3. It was created by Congress in 2001.
  4. It was created by the Supreme Court in 2016.
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the current status of DACA?

  1. It is still in effect.
  2. It was rescinded by President Trump in 2017.
  3. It was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2020.
  4. It was replaced by a new program in 2021.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the arguments for and against DACA?

  1. Arguments for: It provides temporary relief from deportation for undocumented immigrants who meet certain criteria.
  2. Arguments against: It is unconstitutional because it was created by executive order.
  3. Arguments for: It allows undocumented immigrants to contribute to the economy and society.
  4. Arguments against: It encourages more people to immigrate illegally.
  5. All of the above.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the future of DACA?

  1. It is likely to be upheld by the Supreme Court.
  2. It is likely to be rescinded by the Biden administration.
  3. It is likely to be replaced by a new program.
  4. It is uncertain.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the DREAM Act?

  1. A bill that would provide a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who meet certain criteria.
  2. A bill that would create a guest worker program for undocumented immigrants.
  3. A bill that would increase funding for border security.
  4. A bill that would deport all undocumented immigrants.
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the current status of the DREAM Act?

  1. It has been passed by both the House and Senate.
  2. It has been vetoed by the President.
  3. It is currently being debated in Congress.
  4. It has been struck down by the Supreme Court.
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the arguments for and against the DREAM Act?

  1. Arguments for: It would provide a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who meet certain criteria.
  2. Arguments against: It is unconstitutional because it would grant amnesty to undocumented immigrants.
  3. Arguments for: It would allow undocumented immigrants to contribute to the economy and society.
  4. Arguments against: It would encourage more people to immigrate illegally.
  5. All of the above.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the future of the DREAM Act?

  1. It is likely to be passed by Congress.
  2. It is likely to be vetoed by the President.
  3. It is likely to be struck down by the Supreme Court.
  4. It is uncertain.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between DACA and the DREAM Act?

  1. DACA is a temporary program that provides relief from deportation and work authorization to certain undocumented immigrants.
  2. The DREAM Act is a bill that would provide a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who meet certain criteria.
  3. DACA is only available to undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States before the age of 16.
  4. The DREAM Act would provide a path to citizenship for all undocumented immigrants, regardless of their age.
  5. All of the above.
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the impact of DACA and the DREAM Act on the economy?

  1. DACA and the DREAM Act would have a positive impact on the economy by increasing the number of workers and taxpayers.
  2. DACA and the DREAM Act would have a negative impact on the economy by taking away jobs from American citizens.
  3. DACA and the DREAM Act would have no impact on the economy.
  4. The impact of DACA and the DREAM Act on the economy is uncertain.
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