From the Beginning, the Intent of Affirmative Action Was to

question 73

Multiple Choice

From the beginning, the intent of affirmative action was to

• A)comply with international anti-discrimination regulations.
• B)appease minority political interest groups.
• C)prefer some groups to the exclusion of others.
• D)give some companies an edge over others in the marketplace.
• E)correct for the long history of discriminatory practices and exclusion.

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Definitions:

Base

A substance that can accept hydrogen ions (protons) or more generally, donate a pair of valence electrons.

Saponification Reaction

A chemical reaction in which fats or oils react with an alkali to produce soap and glycerol.

Animal Fats

Natural esters derived from fatty acids and glycerol, commonly found in tissues of animals.

NaOH

Sodium hydroxide, a strong base used in various industrial and chemical processes, including soap making and pH adjustment.