Which of the Following Arguments Would Most Likely Be Made

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arguments would most likely be made by an opponent of affirmative action policies?

• A) Affirmative action helps to compensate for past discrimination.
• B) Discrimination is a natural part of the human experience.
• C) Affirmative action discriminates on the basis of race.
• D) Diversity helps Americans better understand each other.
• E) Unaddressed past discrimination causes perpetual inequality.

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