3.13 -- Affirmative Action

What is the primary purpose of affirmative action as described in the video?

• To eliminate all forms of discrimination in society

• To favor groups that have been historically discriminated against

• To ensure equal pay for all employees

• To promote diversity in all sectors of society

Which U.S. President signed an executive order concerning affirmative action for federal contractors?

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• John F. Kennedy

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What was the main issue in the Regents of the University of California v. Bakke case?

• The legality of racial quotas in university admissions

• The constitutionality of affirmative action in employment

• The enforcement of civil rights laws in education

• The role of the federal government in state education systems

In the Bakke case, what did the Supreme Court rule regarding the use of race in admissions?

• Race could not be used at all in admissions decisions

• Race could be the only factor in admissions decisions

• Race could be used as a factor, but not the only factor

• Race quotas were mandatory for all universities

What is the difference between de jure and de facto segregation as explained in the video?

• De jure is by law, de facto is by personal choice

• De jure is by personal choice, de facto is by law

• De jure is voluntary, de facto is involuntary

• De jure is temporary, de facto is permanent

Which case involved firefighters and the issue of promotion exams?

• Regents of the University of California v. Bakke

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Ricci v. DeStefano

• Plessy v. Ferguson

What was the Supreme Court's ruling in Ricci v. DeStefano?

• The exam was discriminatory and should be discarded

• The exam was a valid measure of job knowledge

• The exam should be modified to favor minority candidates

• The exam results should be ignored in promotions

What fundamental question underlies the debate on affirmative action according to the video?

• Is the Constitution colorblind?

• Should affirmative action be applied to all sectors?

• Is affirmative action effective in reducing discrimination?

• Should the government enforce diversity quotas?

Which type of segregation did the Supreme Court rule against in Brown v. Board of Education?

• De facto segregation

• De jure segregation

• Economic segregation

• Social segregation

What was the outcome for Alan Bakke in the Regents of the University of California v. Bakke case?

• He was admitted to the university

• He was denied admission again

• He received financial compensation

• He was offered a different program