How Much Do You Really Know About Daca?
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) affords individuals who migrated to United States at a early age the opportunity of 2-year differed action which is renewable. DACA also allow such individuals to obtain a work permit which remains valid for certain period of time. Dust your history and immigration books and attempt this quiz now!
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Who was the president when DACA was announced?
- A.
Barrack Obama
- B.
Donald Trump
- C.
Richard Nixon
- D.
Benjamin Franklin
Correct Answer
A. Barrack ObamaExplanation
The correct answer is Barack Obama. DACA, which stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, was announced by President Barack Obama on June 15, 2012. This policy allowed certain undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as children to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation and eligibility for a work permit. Donald Trump, Richard Nixon, and Benjamin Franklin were not presidents when DACA was announced.Rate this question:
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- 2.
On what day was this policy declared by the US government?
- A.
May 14, 2018
- B.
June 15, 2012
- C.
May 15, 2016
- D.
June 15, 2013
Correct Answer
B. June 15, 2012Explanation
The policy was declared by the US government on June 15, 2012.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What are beneficiaries of the DREAM act called?
- A.
Dream Holders
- B.
Dreamers
- C.
Expatriates
- D.
Nationals
Correct Answer
B. DreamersExplanation
The beneficiaries of the DREAM act are called Dreamers. The DREAM act is a proposed legislation that would provide a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children. Dreamers refers to these individuals who would benefit from the act and have been advocating for its implementation.Rate this question:
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The majority of the beneficiaries of the DREAM act are from ____________
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South Africa
- B.
Nigeria
- C.
Mexico
- D.
Brazil
Correct Answer
C. MexicoExplanation
The correct answer is Mexico because the DREAM Act primarily benefits undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children, and Mexico has the highest number of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. Therefore, it can be inferred that the majority of the beneficiaries of the DREAM Act are from Mexico.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How many people were eligible for DACA as of August 2012?
- A.
1.7 million people
- B.
2 million people
- C.
500, 000 people
- D.
20, 000 people
Correct Answer
A. 1.7 million peopleExplanation
As of August 2012, approximately 1.7 million people were eligible for DACA. This indicates that a significant number of individuals met the requirements to apply for the program during that time.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How many applications for DACA did USCIS receive as of June 2016?
- A.
890, 237 applications
- B.
844, 931 applications
- C.
233, 459 applications
- D.
120, 237 applications
Correct Answer
B. 844, 931 applicationsExplanation
The correct answer is 844, 931 applications. This means that as of June 2016, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) received a total of 844,931 applications for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). This program allows certain undocumented individuals who came to the US as children to receive temporary relief from deportation and work authorization.Rate this question:
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Who was the Secretary of Homeland Security when DACA was being implemented?
- A.
Janet Napolitano
- B.
Gregory Watkins
- C.
Sarah Johnson
- D.
Alice Dufresne
Correct Answer
A. Janet NapolitanoExplanation
Janet Napolitano was the Secretary of Homeland Security when DACA was being implemented.Rate this question:
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- 8.
To be eligible candidates must be under the age of
- A.
27
- B.
57
- C.
31
- D.
23
Correct Answer
C. 31Explanation
To be eligible for whatever the context is, candidates must be under the age of 31.Rate this question:
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Who was the first person to challenge the expansion of DACA
- A.
Arthur Richard
- B.
John Breuer
- C.
Joe Arpaio
- D.
Thomas Jenkins
Correct Answer
C. Joe ArpaioExplanation
Joe Arpaio is the correct answer because he was the first person to legally challenge the expansion of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Arpaio, a former sheriff from Arizona, filed a lawsuit against the Obama administration in 2012, arguing that the expansion of DACA was unconstitutional. This lawsuit ultimately led to a legal battle that reached the Supreme Court in 2016. Therefore, Joe Arpaio played a significant role in challenging the expansion of DACA.Rate this question:
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Which of these states first opposed DACA when it was announced?
- A.
Washington
- B.
Texas
- C.
California
- D.
Arizona
Correct Answer
D. ArizonaExplanation
Arizona is the correct answer because it was one of the first states to openly oppose the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program when it was announced. The state's opposition was evident through legal challenges and political statements, highlighting their disagreement with the policy. This opposition from Arizona set a precedent for other states to follow suit and express their opposition to DACA as well.Rate this question:
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