In Bakke v. Board of Regents of California (1978), the Supreme Court
A. stopped a plan to transfer students across district lines to achieve racial integration.
B. ruled in favor of using forced busing to achieve racial balance in schools.
C. argued that limits on campaign funding violated the right to free speech.
D. upheld the principle of affirmative action, with restrictions.
E. limited the ability of defendants to appeal state convictions.
Answer: D
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