Affirmative Action Programs

question 22

Multiple Choice

Affirmative action programs

• A) have been banned in every state.
• B) give preferential treatment to individuals or groups on the basis of race, sex, or national origin in the operation of public employment as required by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
• C) have been banned in some states.
• D) were first developed under President George W. Bush.
• E) were first developed under President Barack Obama.

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Definitions:

Actual Reserves

The funds that a bank has on hand or deposited with the central bank, available for immediate use.

Net Worth

Assets minus liabilities; also called owners’ equity.

Owners' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a business after deducting its liabilities, representing the ownership interest of shareholders or proprietors.

Assets

Economic resources owned or controlled by an individual, corporation, or country, valued for their potential to provide future benefits.