President Ronald Reagan set a precedent in 1986 by granting amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants. What would be the economic and political effects of a new amnesty? Would you support such a move? Defend your position
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Explain the economic effects of amnesty proposals in the current setting—for example, increased tax revenues from immigrants.
2, Explain the political effects of amnesty, such as increasing the number of representatives in Congress in the border states, in addition to increasing their influence in presidential elections. Further, explain how amnesty could also create a political backlash against politicians by conservative groups in American society such as the Tea Party.
3, Explain why the student would or would not support such a move using evidence from the chapter to support the position.
4, Provide a clear and effective conclusion.
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A) agricultural B) energy-producing C) banking D) entertainment E) textile
Martin Luther King, Jr., said:
"It is impossible to create a formula for the future which does not take into account that our society has been doing something special against the Negro for hundreds of years. How then can we be absorbed into the mainstream of American life if we do not do something special for him now, in order to balance the equation and equip him to compete on a just and equal basis?" What is King arguing for? a) In favor of racial affirmative action b) In opposition to racial affirmative action c) In favor of eliminating all discriminatory laws d) In opposition to segregation in American life
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The awareness of one's class position and the feeling of political solidarity with others in the same class in opposition to other classes is called __________
Fill in the blank with the right word.