Critics of Affirmative Action Argue That It

question 11

Multiple Choice

Critics of affirmative action argue that it

• A) unreasonably favors certain minority groups over others.
• B) discriminates against Caucasian Americans.
• C) is a waste of federal resources.
• D) contains too many loopholes and exceptions.
• E) is no longer needed, as no discrimination exists in America today.

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Definitions:

Muscle Fibers

The elongated cells that makeup skeletal muscles, responsible for contracting to produce movement.

Involuntary Control

The automatic regulation of body functions, such as heart rate and digestion, that are not consciously controlled by the brain.

Smooth Muscle

A type of muscle found in the walls of internal organs and blood vessels, which is not under conscious control.

Cardiac Muscle

Specialized muscle tissue found only in the heart, characterized by involuntary control and the presence of intercalated discs for synchronized contraction.