How Much Do You Really Know About Daca?

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1. Who was the president when DACA was announced?

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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.

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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... see moreand attempt this quiz now! see less

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2. The majority of the beneficiaries of the DREAM act are from ____________

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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.

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3. What are beneficiaries of the DREAM act called?

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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.

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4. On what day was this policy declared by the US government?

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The policy was declared by the US government on June 15, 2012.

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5. How many people were eligible for DACA as of August 2012?

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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.

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6. How many applications for DACA did USCIS receive as of June 2016?

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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.

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7. To be eligible candidates must be under the age of 

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To be eligible for whatever the context is, candidates must be under the age of 31.

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8. Who was the Secretary of Homeland Security when DACA was being implemented?

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Janet Napolitano was the Secretary of Homeland Security when DACA was being implemented.

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9. Which of these states first opposed DACA when it was announced?

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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.

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10. Who was the first person to challenge the expansion of DACA 

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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.

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Who was the president when DACA was announced?
The majority of the beneficiaries of the DREAM act are from...
What are beneficiaries of the DREAM act called?
On what day was this policy declared by the US government?
How many people were eligible for DACA as of August 2012?
How many applications for DACA did USCIS receive as of June 2016?
To be eligible candidates must be under the age of 
Who was the Secretary of Homeland Security when DACA was being...
Which of these states first opposed DACA when it was announced?
Who was the first person to challenge the expansion of DACA 
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