In 1971, the Supreme Court Embarked on a Series of Decisions

question 7

Multiple Choice

In 1971, the Supreme Court embarked on a series of decisions that interpreted the __________ in a manner that would allow the Equal Protection Clause to permit limited preferential treatment.

• A)Equal Pay Act
• B)Fourteenth Amendment
• C)Civil Rights Act of 1991
• D)Bill of Rights

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Definitions:

Benthic Zone

The ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water, including the sediment surface and sub-surface layers, home to a wide variety of organisms.

Economic Service

Activities or benefits that contribute to the economic health of an area, often involving the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

Nutrient Cycling

The recycling and movement of nutrients within an ecosystem, vital for maintaining the health and balance of the environment.

CO₂ Absorption

The process by which carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere and held in solid or liquid form.