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Questions and Answers
1.
The term ‘affirmative action’ was first used in 1961.
A. 
True
B. 
False
2.
The state of Texas replaced its affirmative action plan with a percentage plan that guarantees the top 10% of high-school graduates a spot in any state university in Texas. California and Florida have similar programs.
A. 
True
B. 
False
3.
There is such a thing as ‘reverse discrimination’
A. 
True
B. 
False
4.
Affirmative action has not succeeded in increasing female and minority representation.
A. 
True
B. 
False
5.
Salary disparities still exist- with women constantly earning less than their male counterparts
A. 
True
B. 
False
6.
Affirmative Action means hiring individuals who are less qualified than other candidates because of race and/or gender
A. 
True
B. 
False
7.
Affirmative Action, civil rights, and diversity are the same thing
A. 
True
B. 
False
8.
Affirmative Action means quotas.
A. 
True
B. 
False
9.
Affirmative Action may have been necessary 30 years ago, but the playing field is fairly level today
A. 
True
B. 
False
10.
Racial quotas are considered unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court