What Have the Courts Ruled About Quotas as a Part

question 102

Multiple Choice

What have the courts ruled about quotas as a part of affirmative action programs?

• A) Courts have confirmed their usefulness in correcting past failures.
• B) Courts have restricted the use of quotas to certain occupations with severe obstacles to overcome.
• C) Courts have ruled the quotas unconstitutional and condemned companies for using them.
• D) Courts have supported the use of quotas on a wide basis throughout the United States.
• E) Courts have ruled quotas unconstitutional but commended their purpose.

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