If a Group of People Were Systematically Discriminated Against in the Past,which

question 44

Multiple Choice

If a group of people were systematically discriminated against in the past,which of the following would constitute an affirmative action policy designed as a remedy to help the members of this group overcome this legacy of discrimination?

• A)a hiring policy that favors those with relatives working in government
• B)a college admissions policy that gives preferential treatment to members of the group
• C)a color-blind job application process to give members of this group an equal chance -
• D)requiring that all job applicants have at least two years of prior experience

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Definitions:

Tenancy In Common

A form of co-ownership where each owner has an undivided interest in the property, and upon death, their interest passes to their heirs or as directed by their will.

Will

A legal document expressing a person's wishes regarding the distribution of their property and the care of any minor children after their death.

Common Law Right

Rights derived from historical court decisions and customary practices rather than statutes.

Water

A transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance that is essential for most forms of life and is used in many industrial processes.