Critics of Affirmative Action Argue That It

question 29

Multiple Choice

Critics of affirmative action argue that it

• A) unreasonably favors certain minority groups over others.
• B) discriminates against white Americans.
• C) is a waste of federal resources.
• D) contains too many loopholes and exceptions.
• E) is no longer needed, as no discrimination exists in America today.

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Definitions:

Aldosterone

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate blood pressure by controlling sodium and potassium levels.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone that helps to control the balance of fluids in the body by reducing the amount of water excreted by the kidneys.

Pituitary Gland Hormones

Hormones secreted by the pituitary gland, an endocrine gland at the base of the brain, affecting various bodily functions.

Bloodstream

The system of blood vessels within the body through which blood flows, delivering oxygen and nutrients to organs and tissues.