In City of Richmond v. Croson Company (1989) the Supreme Court
a. broadened the scope of federal affirmative action programs in the awarding of construction contracts.
b. declared state affirmative action programs in the area of professional school admissions unconstitutional.
c. held that the issue of affirmative action in the field of private employment presents a political question beyond the scope of judicial review.
d. placed significant limitations on nonfederal affirmative action programs in the awarding of government contracts.
D
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Kandia, a newly formed state, is now being described as a failed state. Immediately after attaining freedom, Kandia seemed well on its way to be a progressive democracy with established governance mechanisms
A large part of the population aimed to live in a peaceful manner, but a small proportion of the population took to insurgency on behalf of their religion. Which of the following features of Kandia are likely to help the insurgents? A. Kandia has a law and order system in place to punish those who engage in activities that undermine state interest. B. Kandia has recently elected to power a young and promising politician to lead the country. C. Kandia has a landscape that is characterized by forests, hills, and numerous rivers traversing its terrain. D. Kandia has been earning a lot through foreign investment as large companies are setting up operations in its most popular cities. E. Kandia has been one of the fastest growing countries in this part of the world.
One of the consequences of having a statutory constitution is that it
A) makes governing more efficient since the legislature passes laws to expand on the foundational laws set in the constitution. B) limits executive budgetary prerogative. C) requires a constitutional amendment to make major and even minor changes in government. D) grants more budgetary control to the citizens. E) protects judicial independence.
What does the federal government help the state of California pay for?
A. nothing B. medical care, education, low-income housing, transportation, and more C. 100% of the cost to house prison inmates who are undocumented immigrants D. regional governments because they coordinate policy that involves the federal government