Civil Rights and Voting Rights — Unit test

Question 12 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

Which best explains why the Supreme Court’s decision in Regents v. Bakke angered people on both sides of the affirmative action debate?

Answer

The Court issued a two-part decision that struck down some parts of affirmative action while upholding other parts.

The Court issued a two-part decision that struck down use of affirmative action in medical school admissions only.

The Court agreed to allow increased use of racial preferences in California but not in other states.

The Court agreed to allow increased use of racial preferences in college and medical school admissions only.

Explanation

The Court’s ruling was mixed: it struck down UC Davis’s rigid racial quota system, but upheld the use of race as one factor among many in admissions. That disappointed supporters who wanted stronger protections for affirmative action and opponents who wanted race excluded from admissions decisions. Choice A best describes this two-part decision.

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