Many Americans Are Outraged by the Number of Illegal Immigrants

question 100

Multiple Choice

Many Americans are outraged by the number of illegal immigrants who enter the country every year,despite the fact that some studies show that such immigrants are,on the whole,economically beneficial.What function would this anger serve in our society?

• A) It completely prevents illegal immigration.
• B) It helps to punish people who violate immigration laws, as widespread anger makes it easier to pass harsh immigration laws.
• C) It ensures that most business owners will never employ illegal immigrants.
• D) It helps to promote social cohesion, as our society can come together in shared anger at a relatively small group of outsiders.

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Trial Balance

A list of all general ledger accounts and their balances at a particular time, ensuring that debits equal credits in the double-entry accounting system.

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Ledger

A book or collection of financial accounts in which the two-fold effect of transactions are recorded.