Asked by Abdul Hanan on Jun 07, 2024
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Based on the history of Supreme Court decisions on affirmative action,which of the following university admissions policies would be MOST likely to survive a constitutional challenge?
A) a policy that automatically awarding 40 points (out of 100) to African American,Latino,and Native American applicants
B) a policy that reserves 25 of 100 positions at the university for African American,Latino,and Native American applicants
C) a policy that doubles the GPA and SAT scores for African American,Latino,and Native American applicants
D) a policy that considers race as one factor among many in an attempt to achieve a diverse student body
Constitutional Challenge
A legal claim raised during a case questioning the compatibility of a law with the constitution.
University Admissions
University admissions is the process through which students apply to and are selected for enrollment in a university or college, often based on academic merit, test scores, and other criteria.
African American
A term referring to Americans of African descent, particularly those whose ancestors were enslaved and brought to the United States.
- Pinpoint the legislation and decisions made by the Supreme Court that have played a pivotal role in the evolution of affirmative action policies.
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Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the legislation and decisions made by the Supreme Court that have played a pivotal role in the evolution of affirmative action policies.
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