In What State Did Voters Approve Proposition 209, Which Amended

question 25

Multiple Choice

In what state did voters approve Proposition 209, which amended the state's constitution and stated, "Neither the State of _________ nor any of its political subdivisions shall use race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin as a criterion for either discriminating against, or granting preferential treatment to, any individual or group in the operation of the state's system of public employment, public education, or public contracting."

• A) Illinois
• B) California
• C) Texas
• D) Colorado

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Self-Directed Exploration

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