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M3L2 CL Immigration

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What is the main difference between an immigration law passed by Congress and an Executive Order? "Laws passed by Congress go through the legislative process and are hard to overturn
Which 1870 law extended naturalization rights to Black Americans but maintained racial distinctions denying citizenship to Asian immigrants? The Naturalization Act of 1870
What did the Expatriation Act of 1907 do to U.S.-born women who married non-citizen immigrant men? It stripped them of their U.S. citizenship.
Which 1924 law granted full U.S. citizenship to all American Indians born in the United States? The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924
What was the main purpose of the Undesirable Aliens Act of 1929 (Blease's Law)? To restrict Mexican immigration by making unlawful entry a misdemeanor and returning after deportation a felony.
Which government department was created by the Homeland Security Act of 2002 following the 9/11 attacks to manage border protection? The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
What is an Executive Order? A rule passed by the President that acts like a law without requiring approval from Congress.
What program created by President Obama provided a pathway to citizenship and deportation relief for individuals brought to the U.S. as children? DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals)
How can the Supreme Court exercise checks and balances on an immigration law or Executive Order? By declaring the law or Executive Order unconstitutional.
Why do Presidents often rely on Executive Orders for immigration policy rather than waiting for Congress? "Because political parties have strong opposing views
What 1998 law allowed certain Haitian nationals living in the United States to become legal permanent residents? The Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act
What 2014 program was designed to give parents of U.S. citizens temporary deportation relief and work permits? DAPA (Deferred Action for Parents of U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents)
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