1.  a) What will Illinois be the 4th state to do, after this week's bill passed by the state legislature is signed by Democratic Governor Pat Quinn?
b)  List the other states in which illegal immigrants have been given the legal right to drive.

2.  a)  What is the population of Illinois?  How does this number compare with your state?
b)  How many illegal immigrants currently drive without a license in Illinois?

3.  Under what requirements will the new law allow illegal immigrants to obtain drivers licenses?

4.  What can't these drivers licenses be used to do?

5.  Currently, how many accidents in Illinois are caused by drivers who don't have a license or auto insurance?

6.  a) What requirement do opponents say is missing from the new law?
b)  Do you think people obtaining drivers licenses should have to submit a fingerprint to ensure their identity?  Explain your answer.

7.  Democratic Governor Quinn said of the new law: "Illinois roads will be safer if we ensure every driver learns the rules of the road and is trained to drive safely. I look forward to signing this legislation."
Republican Rep. Randy Ramey of DuPage County said the law left too many issues unanswered:  “There are going to be far too many people who will get these cards. There’ll be fraud, abuse.”
House Republican leader Tom Cross, however, supported the measure saying Illinois should be a place welcoming to immigrants "who want to work, who want to be part of our communities. We should work with them, not fight with them."
Do you think that the new law, as written, is good for the state of Illinois?  Explain your answer.