Homeland Security Chapter 6: Border Security, Immigration, and Customs Enforcement Rated A+

Homeland Security Chapter 6: Border Security, Immigration, and Customs Enforcement Rated A+ CBP officials are deployed overseas at major international seaports through what? The Container Security Initiative (CSI) Border patrol was first maintained by what entity? US Immigration Service In 1917, illegal immigration rates rose considerably due to what? A higher head tax What constitutional amendment first placed finite limits on the number of people who cold immigrate to the number of people who could immigrate to the US? 18th Amendment What established the border patrol? Labor Appropriations Act of 1924 How many people are estimated to have migrated to the United States in its first two hundred years of existence? Less than one million Immigration in the United States increased around 1820 due to what? Industrialization in the United States The Immigration Act of 1891 created the Office of the Superintendent of Immigration in what? The Treasury The 1921 Emergency Quota Act restricted the number of immigrants from any country to what? 3% of the number of people from that country living in the United States Which of the following facilitated the entry of people who otherwise did not qualify for immigration into the US? -The Displaced Persons Act of 1948 -The Refugee Relief Act of 1953 -The Refugee-Escapee Act of 1957 All of the above What generated almost all of the US Government's revenue during its first 125 years of existence? Duties In 1835, what was the largest Federal agency? Customs At present, what percent of the US national budget is supported by customs? 16% Which of the following is not a function of US Customs? -Interdicting and seizing contraband, including narcotics and illegal drugs. -Processing persons, bagge, cargo and mail, and administering certain navigation laws. -Detecting and apprehending persons engaged in fraudulent practices designed to circumvent Customs and related laws. None of the above In its initial organization, DHS consolidated the various agencies responsible for the safety, security, and control of the borders under what? Directorate of Border and Transportation Security (BTS) The CBP Office of Technology Innovation and Acquisition is the present-day manifestation of what programs? The Secure Border Initiative (SBI) What is focused on utilizing radiation detection