Donald is against immigration, especially illegal immigration from Mexico. He complains loudly that immigrants expect social services but do not pay the taxes that support them. His brother, Bernie, points out that __________.
A. in the short run, immigrants consume less in public services and benefits than they pay in taxes
B. undocumented immigrants pay a variety of taxes, such as income, Social Security, Medicare, and sales taxes
C. undocumented immigrants annually receive about $1.5 billion from Medicare and $7 billion from Social Security
D. the state and local taxes paid by immigrants are relatively high, especially because their children are not allowed to attend public schools
Answer: B
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a. in the 50s and 60s, there was a marked shift in both the number and types of roles for people of color. b. African Americans, Asians, and Latinos are all enjoying a significant increase in positive portrayals. c. as racial differences have steadily decreased, a corresponding increase in class differences is occurring. d. all of the above
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. marriage between a man and a woman is natural B. as definitions of marriage change, society will become more stable C. conflict is a natural part of society but stable marriage can reduce conflict D. women and children in intact marriages actually are trapped in those situations