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 race as a factor in university admissions decisions
b. considering how an applicant would contribute to the diversity of the university
c. setting aside a certain percentage of admissions slots for African American students
d. admitting some minority applicants with lower academic achievement than some rejected white applicants


Answer: c

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