Immigration: Refugees and Asylees Answers

All of the following statements are true regarding non-government organizations EXCEPT: A. Non-government organizations aid in human interests. B. Non-government organizations are companies that are not for profit. C. Non-government organizations identify with a specific government. D. Non-government organizations are also referred to as relief organizations. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In recent years, the largest numbers of asylees to the United States have come from all of the following countries, except __________. A. China B. Russia C. Haiti D. Colombia Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In the last decade, the largest numbers of refugees to the United States have come from all of the following countries, except __________. A. Laos B. Burma C. Somalia D. Iran Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Somalia’s government experienced instability because of repeated __________ in 1969, 1991, and 2004. A. elections B. coup d'etats C. foreign aid attempts D. UN resolutions Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements best characterizes the change in trends for refugees seeking entry to the US from 1999 to 2009? A. The numbers of refugees from southern Europe decreased, while the numbers from Africa increased. B. The numbers of refugees from Asia decreased, while the numbers from southern Europe increased. C. The numbers of refugees from southern Europe and Africa both increased. D. The numbers of refugees from southern Europe and Africa both decreased, while the numbers from Asia increased. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The primary regions of origin of refugees applying to come to the US in 2007 were __________. A. Africa and Asia B. Africa and the Middle East C. Asia and the Middle East D. Africa and Eastern Europe Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Asylees who have applied for asylum defensively __________. A. have done so as part of a criminal defense B. have actively applied to receive asylum C. have received funding from the Department of Defense D. are defending themselves from deportation to their home country Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is a challenge Humanitarian Organizations face when taking care of refugees? A. Training healthcare workers to take care of refugees. B. Ensuring refugees have enough food, water, and shelter. C. Developing and distributing vaccines for refugees. D. Ensuring humanitarian organizations receive financial donations. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Over half of the refugees seeking entrance to the United States in 2007 came from __________. A. Africa and Asia B. Oceania and North America C. Africa and North America D. Oceania and Asia Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which is not a challenge host countries face when taking care of refugees? A. language B. healthcare C. climate D. education Please select the best answer from the choices provided.