The National Defense Education Act

question 46

Multiple Choice

The National Defense Education Act

• A)eliminated affirmative action programs in university admissions.
• B)increased federal funding for K-12 education programs focused on engineering.
• C)awarded college scholarships to low-income students who scored highly in math and science exams.
• D)offered low-interest loans to college students.

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Definitions:

Contingency Planning

The process of preparing for unexpected events by developing strategies to address and mitigate risks.

Alternative Courses

Different paths or strategies that can be chosen in decision-making processes to achieve a specific goal.

Actions

Deeds or steps taken in order to achieve a specific purpose.

Scenario Planning

A strategic planning method used to make flexible long-term plans based on different possible future scenarios.