A System of Advantages Based on Race, Gender, and Sexual

question 23

Multiple Choice

A system of advantages based on race, gender, and sexual orientation is called _____.

• A) power and privilege
• B) equal opportunity
• C) equality of outcome
• D) egalitarianism
• E) social equality

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Definitions:

Bankruptcy

A legal process through which individuals or businesses unable to meet their financial obligations can seek relief from some or all of their debts.

Real Defense

In negotiable-instruments law, any defense that can be used against everyone, including holders in due course. Also called absolute defense and universal defense.

Duress

An action by one party that forces another party to do what need not be done otherwise.

Personal Defense

In negotiable-instruments law, a defense that can be used against a holder but not against a holder in due course of a negotiable instrument. Also called limited defense.