What Did the Supreme Court Determine in Adarand Constructors V

question 36

Multiple Choice

What did the Supreme Court determine in Adarand Constructors v.Peña?

• A)affirmative action policies must be scrutinized using the same suspect standard that is used for other policies classifying people by race
• B)affirmative action policies are subject to an intermediate standard whereby they are presumed to be permissible
• C)affirmative action policies may be broadly tailored to accomplish a compelling government interest
• D)affirmative action policies must be designed to address past discrimination without taking into account race,ethnicity,religion,or creed -Consider This: This decision made it more difficult for the federal government to implement affirmative action programs.

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Definitions:

After Ovulation

The phase after ovulation, known as the luteal phase, involves the secretion of progesterone to prepare the uterus for potential pregnancy.

LH

Luteinizing hormone, a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that triggers ovulation in females and stimulates testosterone production in males.

FSH

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone, a gonadotropin involved in the regulation of reproductive processes such as gamete production and menstrual cycle.

Estrogen

A group of steroid hormones that play an essential role in the development and maintenance of female characteristics and reproductive processes.