NOTE: Read the "Background" and watch the video under "Resources" before answering the questions.

1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news article. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. What steps did the unnamed Chinese student take to register to vote and cast a ballot?

3. How was the student's illegal vote discovered? (How was he caught?)

4. Why will this non-citizen's illegal vote count?

5. a) What charges have been brought against the student for voting illegally?
b) What is the penalty for his crimes?

6. There were 1,057,188 international students studying in the United States in the 2022/23 academic year. (statista).

It appears that the Chinese student who voted illegally checked YES in the box on the Michigan Voter Application Form that said "I am a US citizen".

a) Do you think, when registering to vote, people should be required to show proof of citizenship (as pushed for by former President Donald Trump and Republicans)?
b) Do you think, when voting, people should be required to show ID?
c) Is this a partisan issue?
Explain your answers.
Opinion questions. Answers vary.

7. News reports are always quick to state there is no voter fraud... For example:

• "Trump falsely claims noncitizen voter fraud is widespread. Here are 5 facts." (CBS News)
• "Election fraud rare in US elections, despite persistent claims otherwise" (The Hill)
• "How we know voter fraud is very rare in U.S. elections" (NPR)
• "Noncitizen Voting Isn't Affecting State or Federal Elections" (Brennen Center for Justice)
• "Courts Confront the Noncitizen Voting Lie" (Brennen Center for Justice)
• Democrats in Michigan assure the public: “It is the responsibility of each and every resident of this state and nation to adhere to the law, and Michigan election law makes clear that non-citizens cannot vote in our elections.”

Do you think concerns over possible voter fraud - or illegal voting - should be taken more seriously, or are people blowing it out of proportion? Explain your answer.

8. After the student serves whatever time he is sentenced to, should he be expelled from the university? Should he be deported from the U.S.?  Should he be permanently banned from our country? Or any/all/none? Explain your answer.