The Difference Between Lyndon Johnson's Affirmative Action Programs and Those

question 19

Multiple Choice

The difference between Lyndon Johnson's affirmative action programs and those of Richard Nixon was

• A) very small.
• B) that Johnson intended his to help groups and Nixon intended his to help individuals.
• C) that Nixon's actions applied only to educational opportunities and did nothing for employment, while Johnson's helped both.
• D) that Johnson intended to help individuals against discrimination in employment and education, but Nixon conferred employment and educational privileges on specific groups.
• E) that Johnson established quotas and Nixon ended them.

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Open Market Committee

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Required Reserves

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