In Adarand Constructors V

question 9

Multiple Choice

In Adarand Constructors v.Peña,the Supreme Court determined that __________.

• 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 -

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, transmitting neural signals between the brain and the rest of the body.

Interneurons

A type of neuron that serves the role of communication between sensory neurons and motor neurons, mostly located within the central nervous system.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for action by triggering the fight or flight response.

Neurotransmitter

Biochemical substances that facilitate communication between neurons in the nervous system by transmitting signals across synapses.