Question 1

Which reason, if any, does Miller not provide for the right of states to limit immigration?
A) Population
B) National security
C) Culture
D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

Miller argues that the right to freedom of movement, being a basic human right,
A) guarantees an unrestricted right to migrate.
B) though absolute, does not guarantee an unrestricted right to migrate.
C) is nevertheless not absolute and therefore does not generate an unrestricted right to migrate.
D) is not applicable to international affairs and so has no implications for the right to migrate.

Accepted Answer

Miller's argument suggests that while the right to freedom of movement is a basic human right, it is not absolute, implying limitations exist on the right to migrate.

Question 3

From the fact that people have an interest in being able to migrate wherever they like, Miller thinks
A) no basic human rights follow.
B) the right to exit their home state follows, but the right to enter another state does not.
C) a basic right to migrate follows.
D) it follows that every state has an obligation to redress injustices in poorer nations.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

Miller believes that the basic right to exit an unjust state
A) has a partly instrumental moral importance.
B) is important partly because it prevents people from being forced to live amid hostile or alienating associations.
C) nevertheless does not entail a basic right to enter any society of the migrant's choice.
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Miller's perspective on the basic right to exit an unjust state encompasses all the points mentioned: it has instrumental moral importance, it is crucial for preventing individuals from being forced to live in hostile or alienating associations, and it does not imply a corresponding right to enter any society one chooses.

Question 5

Miller frames the "distributive justice" argument for an unlimited right to migrate as a question about
A) whether utilitarian considerations can trump human rights.
B) the relative importance of freedom of movement and freedom from want.
C) whether justice demands equality of opportunity at the global level or only within societies.
D) the integrity of international legal standards.

Accepted Answer

Miller argues that the distributive justice argument for an unlimited right to migrate hinges on whether justice requires equality of opportunity to be ensured globally or if it is sufficient to address it within individual societies.

Question 6

When faced with the problem of persisting global injustice, Miller makes the argument that "equalizing opportunity for the few"
A) may diminish opportunities for the many.
B) is the best strategy for securing the basic rights of very poor migrants.
C) usually worsens conditions in more developed states.
D) is morally required only of those states with extremely high-growth economies.

Accepted Answer

Miller argues that focusing on equalizing opportunities for a few (such as through selective immigration policies that favor the highly skilled) can actually reduce opportunities for the many, both in the migrants' home countries and potentially in the host countries, by exacerbating brain drain and inequality.

Question 7

When faced with people whose home states neglect their basic rights, more prosperous countries, according to Miller,
A) may use aid to ensure that such people's home countries respect their basic rights.
B) may pursue intervention to ensure that such people's home countries respect their basic rights.
C) may help them to relocate to more hospitable states.
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

According to Miller, more prosperous countries have a range of options when dealing with people from states that neglect their basic rights. These options include using aid to encourage respect for basic rights, pursuing intervention, and helping individuals relocate to more hospitable states.

Question 8

Which of the following does Miller not claim results from immigrants entering societies that receive them?
A) Their entry has no discernable effect on them or the society they enter.
B) Their entry changes the public culture and values of the society they enter.
C) They are changed by the public culture and values of the society they enter.
D) They bring values that differ from those of the society they enter.

Accepted Answer

Miller argues that immigrants entering a new society can bring different values (D), change the public culture and values of the society they enter (B), and are themselves changed by the public culture and values of the society they enter (C). He does not claim that their entry has no discernable effect on them or the society they enter (A).

Question 9

When determining refugee admissions criteria, Miller claims states are entitled to consider
A) the burdens of accommodating refugees placed on existing citizens.
B) the overall volume of applicants.
C) whether special links between the refugee and the host community exist.
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Miller argues that states have the right to consider various factors when determining refugee admissions, including the impact on current citizens, the number of applicants, and the existence of special connections between refugees and the host community.

Question 10

Miller argues that states are entitled to discriminate among non-refugee migrants on the basis of their
A) race.
B) skills and talents.
C) sex.
D) religion.

Accepted Answer

Miller's argument is that states can select non-refugee migrants based on their skills and talents to better match the economic and social needs of the country. This approach is considered a legitimate way for states to ensure that immigration contributes positively to the national community.

Question 11

Miller argues that individuals have a general right to choose their country of residence or citizenship, though it is a limited one.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Miller explains that the standard philosophical presumption about migration is that people have an absolute right to choose where to live.

Accepted Answer

Miller argues against the standard philosophical presumption, suggesting instead that states have the right to control immigration and that there is not an absolute right for individuals to choose where to live.

Question 13

Miller's argument rests largely upon a key distinction between "basic" and "bare" rights.

Accepted Answer

Miller's argument differentiates between "basic" rights, which are fundamental and necessary for individuals to lead a dignified life, and "bare" rights, which are minimal rights required for mere survival. This distinction is crucial for understanding his approach to rights and justice.

Question 14

Miller rejects the notion that freedom of movement is a basic human right.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Miller rejects the notion that freedom of...

Question 15

When discussing the right of exit as a basis for the right to migrate, Miller assigns it some moral importance, even in the case of decent states.

Accepted Answer

Miller acknowledges the moral importance of the right of exit, including from decent states, as a component of individual autonomy and freedom, suggesting that people should have the ability to leave their country of origin if they choose.

Question 16

Miller grants that all human beings have a right to a decent life but denies that this justifies a policy of open migration.

Accepted Answer

Miller argues for the importance of a decent life for all but believes that open migration policies might not be the best way to achieve this, as they can strain the resources and social systems of receiving countries, potentially undermining the welfare of their existing populations.

Question 17

Miller disagrees with those who argue that the right to exist one's home country is akin to the right to be married.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

According to Miller, since states are allowed to decide how many immigrants to admit, they are morally entitled to discriminate on any grounds they feel are appropriate.

Accepted Answer

Miller argues that while states have the right to control immigration based on their capacity and societal needs, this does not extend to morally unjustifiable discrimination, such as on the basis of race or religion.

Question 19

Miller believes that, because public cultures always change over time, a nation's desire to preserve the continuity of its culture and language is a morally invalid reason for restricting immigration.

Accepted Answer

Miller argues that nations have a legitimate interest in preserving their distinct cultures and languages, which can justify certain restrictions on immigration, as long as these restrictions respect human rights and are not based on racial or ethnic discrimination.

Question 20

Miller is concerned about the possible emergence of a permanent class of non-citizen immigrants who lack the equal status decent states owe to all residents.

Accepted Answer

Miller's concern reflects a broader debate on immigration and citizenship, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that all residents within a state have access to equal status and rights, to prevent the creation of a marginalized, non-citizen class.

Quiz 25: The Case for Limits David Miller

Which reason, if any, does Miller not provide for the right of states to limit immigration?

Miller argues that the right to freedom of movement, being a basic human right,

From the fact that people have an interest in being able to migrate wherever they like, Miller thinks

Miller believes that the basic right to exit an unjust state

Miller frames the "distributive justice" argument for an unlimited right to migrate as a question about

When faced with the problem of persisting global injustice, Miller makes the argument that "equalizing opportunity for the few"

When faced with people whose home states neglect their basic rights, more prosperous countries, according to Miller,

Which of the following does Miller not claim results from immigrants entering societies that receive them?

When determining refugee admissions criteria, Miller claims states are entitled to consider

Miller argues that states are entitled to discriminate among non-refugee migrants on the basis of their