What Did Proposition 209, a 1996 Amendment to the California

question 20

Multiple Choice

What did Proposition 209, a 1996 amendment to the California constitution, address?

• A) It established English as the official language in California.
• B) It prohibited illegal Mexicans from receiving medical care and other benefits under Medicaid.
• C) It banned Mexican immigration into California for ten years.
• D) It banned preference to minorities and women in hiring, promotion, and college admissions.

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