What Was the Significance of the Bakke Decision and the University

question 4

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Bakke decision and the University of Michigan cases?

• A)They reaffirmed the separation of church and state by denying Catholic schools the right to federal tax dollars.
• B)They forbade the use of racial quotas in school admissions, but allowed some consideration of race in admissions decisions.
• C)They forbade the use of race considerations in school admissions, but allow gender quotas in admissions decisions.
• D)They forbade any consideration of race in school admissions decisions.

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Definitions:

Benevolent Moral

A moral outlook that emphasizes kindness, goodwill, and a desire to promote the welfare of others.

Hedonistic

Pertaining to the pursuit of pleasure and self-gratification as the primary or most important goals in life.

Morality

Standards that discern between ethical and unethical actions.

Beneficial Effects

Positive outcomes or advantages that result from a particular action or policy.