Self-Quiz 4.7: Michael Huemer, Is There a Right to Immigrate?

Huemer argues that immigration restriction is a

prima facie violation of the rights of potential immigrants.

way of protecting the rights of potential immigrants.

right held by legitimate states.

None of the above

What is a prima facie rights violation?

An action of the sort that normally, barring any special circumstances, violates someone's rights.

An action of the sort that never, no matter the circumstances, violates someone's rights.

An action of the sort that always, no matter the circumstances, violates someone's rights.

None of the above

Which of the following does Huemer endorse as a good justification for restricting immigration?

Employment

Special obligations to citizens

Cultural preservation

None of the above

According to Huemer, American culture is

in danger of being eradicated.

better than other cultures.

robust.

Both a and b

According to Huemer, the protection of one's interest in cultural preservation is _______ justification for harmful coercion against others.

insufficient

sufficient

necessary

Both b and c

According to Huemer, it is plausible that the rights of potential immigrants are outweighed by

modest economic disadvantage to American workers.

the need to preserve society from devastation.

American aversion to cultural change.

All of the above

Which of the following does Huemer agree with?

The prima facie right to immigrate is not overridden.

The prima facie right to immigrate is overridden by effects on the labor market.

The prima facie right to immigrate is overridden by the threat immigrants pose to the nation's culture.

Both b and c

Huemer thinks there is a strong presumption in favor of

closed borders.

open borders.

selective immigration.

state self-determination.

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