Understanding Racial Disparities and Public Policy

What common belief do Claudine Gay, President Joe Biden, and the CEO of United Airlines share regarding racial disparities?

• Racial disparities are unrelated to discrimination.

• Racial disparities are always due to discrimination.

• Racial disparities are a result of economic factors.

• Racial disparities are due to cultural differences.

What change was made to the medical licensing exam to address racial disparities?

• The exam was eliminated entirely.

• The exam was changed to pass/fail.

• The exam was made optional.

• The exam was made more difficult.

What is the term used to describe the dismantling of meritocratic standards to achieve racial proportionality?

• Affirmative action.

• Disparate impact analysis.

• Racial equality initiative.

• Merit-based reform.

What was one of the changes made to the MCAT to address racial disparities?

• Increased focus on advanced medical topics.

• Increased focus on historical medical practices.

• Increased focus on social issues and psychology.

• Increased focus on clinical practice.

Why did President Joe Biden decide not to submit judicial nominees to the ABA for preliminary ratings?

• The ABA was seen as too lenient.

• The ABA was seen as irrelevant.

• The ABA was seen as a roadblock to diversification.

• The ABA was seen as too strict.

What was the result of California lowering the pass score on its bar exam?

• Decreased diversity among attorneys.

• Increased diversity among attorneys.

• Increased difficulty of the bar exam.

• No change in diversity among attorneys.

What is one reason given for the lack of prosecution of certain crimes in urban areas?

• Public opposition to law enforcement.

• Increased crime rates.

• Disparate impact on minority groups.

• Lack of police resources.

What is one consequence of the de-policing and de-prosecution policies discussed?

• Decreased crime rates.

• Increased urban anarchy.

• Increased police presence.

• Improved community relations.

What is the main argument against the belief that racial disparities are solely due to discrimination?

• Geographical location is the main factor.

• Economic factors are the main cause.

• Cultural differences explain the disparities.

• Academic skills gaps explain the disparities.

What percentage of black 12th graders were proficient in 12th grade math in 2019?

• 15%

• 25%

• 7%

• 50%