Which of the following affirmative action programs would be a clear violation of the Supreme Court's decision in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978)?

A. considering how an applicant would contribute to the diversity of the university
B. considering applicants' academic and extracurricular achievements
C. admitting some minority applicants with lower academic achievement than some rejected white applicants
D. setting aside a certain percentage of admissions slots for African American students


Answer: D

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