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QuizMultiple Choice

The Supreme Court and Civil Rights

Question 1 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

Which term is defined as “promoting minority inclusion in educational and employment opportunities”?

Answer
A
desegregation
B
separate but equal
C
legislation
D
affirmative action

Explanation

Affirmative action refers to policies or practices that promote inclusion and increase opportunities for groups that have faced discrimination, including in education and employment. Therefore, the correct choice is affirmative action. Desegregation instead means ending the separation of people by race.

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