Affirmative Action at Colleges and Universities

What was the Supreme Court's ruling in the case of Allan Bakke?

• Ordered Bakke admitted to the medical school

• Upheld strict racial quotas

• Denied Bakke admission to the medical school

• Declared affirmative action unconstitutional

What is the main argument in favor of affirmative action according to the Supreme Court in 2003?

• To address the issue of racial discrimination

• To ensure equal opportunity for all students

• To promote diversity for the benefit of all students

• To right historical wrongs suffered by Black Americans

What is the main concern regarding the future of affirmative action in college admissions?

• The potential impact of a more conservative Supreme Court

• The changing demographics of college students

• The decreasing number of qualified applicants

• The lack of support from universities

What is the argument against the use of race in college admissions according to the article?

• It addresses historical wrongs suffered by minority groups

• It promotes diversity and equal opportunity

• It ensures fair treatment for all applicants

• It perpetuates racial discrimination

What is the main concern regarding the admissions policies of Harvard and UNC?

• They discriminate against Asian American students

• They have unfair treatment towards Hispanic and African American students

• They have a lack of diversity in student body

• They prioritize academic achievement over race

What is the main argument against the use of the concept of 'diversity' in college admissions?

• It promotes equal opportunity for all students

• It is a vague and unmeasurable standard

• It ensures fair treatment for all applicants

• It encourages a wide diversity of viewpoints

What is the comparison made between the practices of Harvard and UNC and a historical event?

• Affirmative action in college admissions

• Segregation in education

• Discrimination against Jewish students

• Racial quotas in college admissions

What is the main message conveyed by the discriminatory practices in college admissions according to the article?

• The color of one's skin is more important than hard work and character

• The quality of education before college is the key to admission

• The admissions policies are based on stereotypes

• The Supreme Court should overturn Grutter

What is the purpose of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution according to the article?

• To ensure equal opportunity for all students

• To protect the rights of Black Americans

• To promote diversity in college admissions

• To enforce the Civil Rights Act of 1964

What is the main argument in favor of affirmative action according to the article?

• Affirmative action is necessary to right historical wrongs

• Affirmative action promotes diversity

• Affirmative action is based on stereotypes

• Race and education are deeply linked