A Judge Is Asked to Rule on a Reverse-Discrimination Case

question 9

Multiple Choice

A judge is asked to rule on a reverse-discrimination case involving an affirmative action plan at a local business. Under which of the following conditions is the judge most likely to rule against the affirmative action plan?

• A) The plan works against the profitability of the company.
• B) The plan benefits one protected group more than another protected group.
• C) There was a strong remedial need for the plan.
• D) The plan harms the majority group among potential applicants.

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