Which of the Following Statements About Affirmative Action Is Correct

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about affirmative action is correct?

• A)It is required by Title VII.
• B)It is prohibited by Article VII.
• C)It is permissible if it furthers a compelling national interest.
• D)Courts may not order affirmative action to remedy the effects of past discrimination.

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Definitions:

Anticipatory Excuses

Refers to justifications provided in advance of an action to preemptively excuse or rationalize possible failure or poor performance.

Social Psychological

Pertaining to the scientific study of how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts.

Social Categorization

The process of classifying people into groups based on shared characteristics such as nationality, race, or gender.

Out-Group Homogeneity Bias

The perception that members of an out-group are more similar to each other than they actually are or compared to the members of the in-group.