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

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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