A larger percentage of the Hispanic immigrants who have arrived in the United States since 1990 identifies with the Democratic party. Among Asian immigrants who arrived during the same time period, a high percentage identifies with the Republican party. Which of the following statements gives the most reasonable explanation for the difference in party identification between Hispanic and Asian immigrants?
a. The Democratic party actively recruits Hispanic immigrants but does not actively recruit Asian immigrants.
b. While both Asian and Hispanic immigrants experience various types of discrimination, Hispanic immigrants are more likely to experience economic discrimination.
c. Many Hispanic immigrants have lived under Communist rule, while most Asian immigrants come from established democracies.
d. The President makes more diplomatic missions to Asia than to Latin America in an average year.
e. Many Hispanics come from politically conservative countries in Latin America, where religion plays a significant role in political life.
Ans: b. While both Asian and Hispanic immigrants experience various types of discrimination, Hispanic immigrants are more likely to experience economic discrimination.
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