The First Federal Affirmative Action Program Provided Hiring Preferences Based

question 23

Multiple Choice

The first federal affirmative action program provided hiring preferences based upon

• A) race
• B) gender
• C) national origin
• D) veteran status

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Definitions:

Expert Credibility

The level of trustworthiness, expertise, and authority attributed to a person based on their knowledge or experience in a particular field.

Opponent

An individual or group who holds a position counter to one's own in a debate, argument, or competition.

Appeal to Authority

A logical fallacy that occurs when someone argues that a claim is true simply because an expert or authority asserts it to be true, without further evidence.

Mechanic

A professional who applies technical knowledge to repair, maintain, and sometimes construct machinery, vehicles, or other mechanical systems.