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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Supreme Court and the Schools

Question 6 • HVA 26-27 IM Contemporary World Problems A

Which of these statements best summarizes the objections to affirmative action?

Answer
A
Racial quotas may only be set by the government, not individual schools.
B
Schools must concentrate only on test scores when admitting students.
C
Racial preferences are a form of reverse discrimination.

Explanation

The main objection to affirmative action is that giving preference to some applicants based on race may unfairly disadvantage other applicants. This criticism is often described as “reverse discrimination,” which is the idea expressed in choice C. The other choices describe specific rules or admissions practices rather than a general objection to affirmative action.

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