What Is the Primary Cause of the Increasing Size of the World's

question 34

Multiple Choice

What is the primary cause of the increasing size of the world's population? 

• A) access to the Internet 
• B) unlimited immigration quotas in most western countries 
• C) increased life expectancies 
• D) higher birth rates

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Definitions:

McCarren-Walter Act

A United States immigration law enacted in 1952, which revised and maintained the national origins quota system but also allowed for some relaxation of immigration restrictions.

American Citizenship

The status of being a citizen of the United States, entailing specific rights, duties, and privileges, including the right to vote and the right to live and work in the country.

Immigration Policy

Immigration policy encompasses laws, regulations, and procedures that govern who can enter a country, how long they can stay, and under what conditions they may reside, including provisions for seeking asylum, work, or permanent residency.

Quota-Based System

An immigration policy or practice that sets a fixed limit on the number of individuals who can migrate to a country from specific countries or regions.