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What is affirmative action?
A rule that bans discrimination.
A new type of school program.
A policy that helps disadvantaged groups get better opportun
Where did affirmative action start?
France
USA
Spain
Which area does affirmative action affect the most?
Education and jobs
Sports
Movies
What is one goal of affirmative action?
To increase diversity
To eliminate exams
To make school harder
Why do some people support affirmative action?
It helps correct past discrimination
It gives free money to students
It replaces hard work
Why do some people oppose affirmative action?
They believe it is unfair to other students
They think it makes school too easy
They don’t like diversity
What is "reverse discrimination"?
A new law in the U.S.
Discrimination against historically privileged groups
Treating everyone equally
Which of these is an example of affirmative action?
Reserving spaces for low-income students
A student working hard and getting into college
A company choosing employees randomly
What does "meritocracy" mean?
Success based on hard work and ability
Success based on race
Success based on family background
Which country does NOT have affirmative action policies?
Brazil
Japan
United States
What happened to affirmative action in the U.S. in 2023?
It became more common
It was banned worldwide
The Supreme Court ruled against race-based college admission
Has affirmative action ever been challenged in court?
Yes
No
What is a quota system in affirmative action?
A scholarship program
A set percentage of spots reserved for a certain group
A random selection process
What does the term “colorblind admissions” mean?
Admissions that ignore student applications
Admissions based only on merit, without considering race
Admissions that focus only on race
What is the term for giving advantages to groups that were historically excluded?
Negative action
Reverse meritocracy
Positive discrimination
Which U.S. minority group has sometimes opposed affirmative action in college admissions?
Indigenous Americans
African Americans
Asian Americans
