The Supreme Court's Decision in Adarand Constructors, Inc

question 61

Multiple Choice

The Supreme Court's decision in Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. Peña ruled that an affirmative action program

• A) must not use preferences or quotas for unqualified persons.
• B) may use racial or ethnic classifications in limited circumstances.
• C) must be changed or dropped once the program has succeeded.
• D) must meet strict scrutiny by the courts.
• E) All of the above are true.

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Critical Consciousness

Critical reflection on social inequities, includes taking action to redress social injustice.

Social Inequities

The unfair, avoidable differences arising from poor governance, corruption, or cultural exclusion.

Status Quo

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Psychology Of Working

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