Immigration
Latinos make up what percent of the U.S. population overall?
about 20%
Famous Reggeaton artist who performed at the Super Bowl this year.
Bad Bunny
If someone is accused of a crime, what legal professional can represent them in court?
A defense attorney or a lawyer
Which country is famous for celebrating Día de los Muertos with ofrendas and marigolds?
Mexico
What is the name for the group of people who listen to evidence and decide the facts in a trial?
A Jury
About how many illegal immigrants are there in the U.S currently?
15.8 million
This Puerto Rican American creator wrote and starred in the Broadway musical Hamilton
Lin Manuel Miranda
Which amendment protects freedom of speech?
The First Amendment.
What month and day does Hispanic Heritage Month begin and end in the United States?
Begins: September 15th
Ends: October 15th
What is the name of the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court
This is the legal process through which an eligible noncitizen becomes a U.S. citizen.
Naturalization
This Puerto Rican-born singer is known for hits such as “Livin’ la Vida Loca.”
Ricky Martin
What do we call the idea that everyone should be treated fairly under the law?
Equal Protection
Who is known for traditional music like plena and bomba?
Puerto Rico
What do we call the written document a lawyer submits to a court to explain their client's legal arguments?
A Brief
This U.S. government agency processes many applications for citizenship and immigration benefits. Its initials are USCIS.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
She made history in 2009 by becoming the first Latina justice on the U.S. Supreme Court
Sonia Sotomayor
Which branch of government makes federal laws: legislative, executive, or judicial?
Legislative Branch
This term commonly describes people whose cultural or family origins are in Latin America, although identities and preferred labels vary.
Latino/a
What is the name of the professional exam most states require a person to pass to become licensed to practice law?
The Bar exam
This type of legal protection may be granted to someone who cannot safely return to their home country because of persecution.
asylum
This Mexican American labor activist is famous for the slogan “¡Sí, se puede!”
Dolores Huerta
This famous Supreme Court case ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
Brown V. Board of Education
Which Latin country has an Independence Day of February 27th, 1844
The Dominican Republic
What is the name of the degree many people earn after attending law school in the United States?
Juris Doctor (JD)