Public Agenda: First Choice 2004

Test Your Knowledge: Immigration

1. From which of these regions did the largest percentage of immigrants come to the United States?
Mexico
South America
Central America
Asia
Europe
Canada
Africa

2. Which of the following is a requirement to apply for U.S. citizenship?
An annual income equivalent to at least $15,000
A U.S. driver's license
Being able to read, write and understand English
All of the above

3. Approximately what percentage of the U.S. population was born elsewhere?
10 percent
15 percent
20 percent
25 percent
30 percent

4. About how many legal immigrants entered the U.S. in 2001?
97,600
320,000
850,000
1,060,000
3,400,000

5. Do resident aliens have the same rights as U.S. citizens?
No
Yes
Only if they are working

6. Do non-citizens pay taxes?
No
Yes

7. What percentage of the foreign-born population fell below the federal poverty level in 2001?
6 percent
10 percent
12 percent
16 percent
20 percent