"The Justice Department Recently Reported That the Immigration and Naturalization

Multiple Choice

"The Justice Department recently reported that the Immigration and Naturalization Service allowed more than 180,000 immigrants to become American citizens just before the last presidential election without completing background checks. The INS did this in hopes that most of the new immigrants would vote for Democrats. This political chicanery is an outrage, and Congress should demand accountability from the responsible officials." Which of the following best states the primary issue discussed in the passage?

A) whether the INS allowed 180,000 immigrants to become American citizens without completing background checks
B) whether the INS allowed 180,000 immigrants to become American citizens without background checks in hopes that the new immigrants would vote for Democrats
C) whether this political chicanery shows that Congress should demand accountability from the responsible officials
D) whether Congress should demand accountability from the responsible officials