Segregation is generally taken to mean the practice of separating people based on the race or religion. From a legal standpoint, two types of segregation exist, de jure segregation, which means separation by the rule of law, and ______ segregation, occurring "as a matter of fact", e.g. housing patterns or school enrollment as a result of economic status.

A. Social
B. De Facto
C. Economies of Scale
D. Market


Answer: B. De Facto

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