Suppose a Public University with an Unfortunate History of Racial

question 9

Multiple Choice

Suppose a public university with an unfortunate history of racial discrimination has implemented a program that requires at least 10 percent of all students admitted for a term be Hispanic, 20 percent be African American, and 60 percent be female. Is this system permitted under current law?

• A) No, setting strict quotas for admissions and hiring is not permitted.
• B) No, this system would be considered discrimination and is illegal.
• C) Yes, this is an example of affirmative action, which is legal.
• D) Yes, this is a quota system and is simply an extension of legal affirmative action programs.

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