According to the Results of Recent Polls, Most Americans Believe

question 183

Multiple Choice

According to the results of recent polls, most Americans believe that affirmative action programs that give preferential treatment for racial minorities or women

• A) should be maintained as they are.
• B) should be abolished.
• C) do not help minorities.
• D) should be used only to help women.
• E) should be mended, not ended.

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Employment Equality

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