Supporters of affirmative action argue that
a. Less qualified minority applicants will be hired
b. Unqualified minority candidates will not be hired, it is just that minority applicants may appear to be less qualified because traditional measures are biased in favor of white males
c. It results in quotas that must be filled regardless of the qualifications of the candidates
d. It amounts to reverse discrimination against white males
ANS: b
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