In the University of Michigan Affirmative Action Cases,the Supreme Court

question 28

Multiple Choice

In the University of Michigan affirmative action cases,the Supreme Court

• A)rejected mechanical point systems for university admissions but upheld highly individualized affirmative action policies that were designed to promote diversity.
• B)upheld mechanical point systems for university admissions but rejected highly individualized affirmative action policies.
• C)rejected all affirmative action policies in university admissions.
• D)asserted that affirmative action policies are subject to strict scrutiny.

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