According to the U.S. Supreme Court verdict in Fisher v. University of Texas, colleges and universities are allowed to make race the deciding factor in the admissions decision to make up for past discriminatory practices
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
FALSE
You might also like to view...
Which of the following issues concerning libel was outlined in the Supreme Court ruling in the case New York Times vs. Sullivan?
a. standards of libel against private individuals b. standards which formed the basis for the Federal Communications Commission c. standards of libel against public figures d. standards for evaluating character defamation
What program decreased in popularity as the public began to believe that it was encouraging out-of-wedlock births?
A) Temporary Assistance to Needy Children B) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program C) Medicare D) Aid to Families with Dependent Children E) Social Security
The power of courts to declare unconstitutional the actions of the other branches and units of government is known as which of the following?
a. stare decisis b. strict construction of the Constitution c. judicial review d. equity e. judicial hubris
Chubb and Moe argue that by introducing ______ in education, the energy, innovation, and initiative of those who teach and run schools will be unleashed, freed from a stifling and unresponsive bureaucracy.
a. political power b. federal authority c. market forces d. local leadership