What Is the Primary Constitutional Issue Involving Affirmative Action Cases

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is the primary constitutional issue involving affirmative action cases in college admissions?

• A) free speech
• B) due process
• C) supremacy clause
• D) equal protection

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