Despite the Poor Working Conditions Often Experienced by Illegal Immigrants

question 30

Multiple Choice

Despite the poor working conditions often experienced by illegal immigrants in the United States, they continue to migrate. Which of the following is a reason for this?

• A) The welfare benefits more than make up for the low wages.
• B) They are unable to find wage labor in their home countries.
• C) They are accorded a high social status in the United States.
• D) The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees citizenship to these immigrants.

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