Which of the Following Is TRUE About Affirmative Action

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE about affirmative action?

• A)Affirmative action is required by Title VII.
• B)Affirmative action is prohibited by Title VII.
• C)Affirmative action is allowed in government contracts if it can show the programs are needed to overcome specific past discrimination.
• D)Affirmative action programs are usually voluntary on the part of employers,since courts have no power to order remedies for past discrimination.

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Definitions:

Sternal Manubrium

The triangular upper portion of the sternum that articulates with the clavicles and the first two pairs of ribs.

Mastoid Process

A protruding bony area located behind the ear on the skull that contains air cells and serves as an attachment site for neck muscles.

Superior Nuchal Line

A ridge on the external surface of the occipital bone of the skull, running horizontally from the external occipital protuberance to the mastoid part of the temporal bone.

Clavicle

A long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum or breastbone; also known as the collarbone.