Which of the following statements best describes the paradox of immigration for U.S. foreign policy makers?
a. The United States lacks the basic infrastructure to support immigration, thus pulling attention away from more pressing U.S. issues concerning sustainable energy and arms control.
b. The U.S. immigration system struggles to control the influx of workers and ensure equal pay and benefits; yet despite these inequalities, many immigrants make much more money than they would in their own communities.
c. Because the debate over immigration concerns both domestic and foreign policy issues, it is irresolvable.
d. The rapidly growing U.S. immigrant population is changing the perception of national identity and its connection to language and culture.
b. The U.S. immigration system struggles to control the influx of workers and ensure equal pay and benefits; yet despite these inequalities, many immigrants make much more money than they would in their own communities.
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The antislavery movement that began in the North during the early 1800s did not get onto the mainstream agenda until after the publication of which novel?
a. The Birth of a Nation, by Thomas Dixon b. Uncle Tom's Cabin, by Harriet Beecher Stowe c. A Ride for Liberty, by Eastman Johnson d. A Strange Island, by Louisa May Alcott
Warren Buffett, the billionaire CEO, has brought attention to the fact that he is taxed at a lower rate than his secretary, who pays almost 30% of her income in federal taxes each year. Why is Mr. Buffett taxed at a lower rate?
A. His salary is diverted into Roth IRA accounts, which are not taxed until the money is dispersed. B. He has diverted 30% of his salary into U.S. Treasury bonds and those are taxed at a lower rate than salaries. C. He has diverted 30% of his salary into pretax investment funds, which are not taxed until the money is dispersed. D. His income comes from dividends, which are taxed at 15 to 20%. E. He is older than his secretary and current tax rates are based on income as well as on age.