What Sorts of Affirmative Action Programs Are Prohibited,according to the Supreme

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Essay

What sorts of affirmative action programs are prohibited,according to the Supreme Court? What sorts of programs are acceptable? Describe the Top Ten Percent program in Texas.How has de facto segregation enabled this policy to produce diverse enrollment at colleges and universities? Do you think a university valuing diversity should use a traditional affirmative action program or a policy like the Top Ten Percent program? Justify your answer.

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Definitions:

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

A plan offered by a corporation that allows investors to reinvest their cash dividends by purchasing additional shares or fractional shares on the dividend payment date.

Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plans

These plans allow shareholders to automatically reinvest their cash dividends into additional shares or fractional shares of the underlying stock on the dividend payment date.

Preferred Dividend Policy

A company's strategy or practice regarding the payment of dividends to holders of its preferred stock, often detailing the timing and amount of payouts.

Equity Capital

Funds raised by a company in exchange for a share of ownership in the company.