Anonymous Survey - Where do you stand on the issue of Immigration Reform?
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  1. Do you think our current immigration system is broken?
    Yes
    No
    Not sure


  1. Which statement most closely describes your views about what the U.S. government policy should be towards immigration reform for undocumented workers?
    Undocumented immigrants should be allowed to stay in the U.S. and become citizens without any further requirements.
    Undocumented workers should be allowed to stay in the U.S. and have a path to become citizens, but only if they meet certain requirements over time.
    Undocumented workers should be deported to their home country.
    Allow undocumented workers to remain in the U.S. to work, but only for a limited time.
    No opinion


  1. What requirements should an undocumented worker need to fulfill to become a citizen? Check all that apply.
    Continue to work in the U.S. for an additional specified amount of time.
    Have already worked in the country for a specified amount of time.
    Pay a fine.
    Take a citizenship test.
    Pass a background check
    Learn English.


  1. Who is responsible for the undocumented worker situation in the U.S.? Check all that you feel apply.
    The U.S. government
    Foreign governments
    Employers who hire undocumented workers
    Undocumented workers themselves
    People who are paid to smuggle undocumented workers into the U.S.


  1. Congress passed and President Bush signed a law that will build a 700 mile fence along the Mexican-U.S. border to increase border security. How do you feel about the fence? Check all that apply.
    I am against building the fence.
    I am for building the fence.
    Once the fence is built, it will help secure our border against terrorists.
    Building the fence will help control the number of undocumented workers in the U.S.
    Once built, the fence will not help control the number of undocumented workers in the U.S.


  1. Do you believe a solution for immigration reform will be reaching within...
    One year
    Two years
    Three years
    Four years
    Never


  1. What do you think about the Minute Men's and other vigilante groups 'efforts to control the border?
    I support these groups
    I do not support these groups
    They do not make any difference in controlling the border.
    They are highly effective in controlling the border.
    What are the Minute Men? What are vigilantes?





Jacqueline Benton
8th Grade U.S. History
Bedichek Middle School
Austin, TX