Critics of Affirmative Action Argue That It Is Unfair to Select

question 60

True/False

Critics of affirmative action argue that it is unfair to select police officers based on their race or gender even though such a practice does not actually violate the 1964 Civil Rights Act and is not discriminatory.

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Definitions:

Hypersecretion

The excessive production and release of a substance by a gland.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, often released in response to stress and a key component in regulating metabolism, immune response, and inflammation.

Cushing Disease

A condition caused by excess cortisol in the body, often due to a pituitary gland tumor.

Progeria

A rare genetic disorder characterized by accelerated aging in children.