The U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the University of Michigan's admissions procedures was based on the rule that
a. Racial categories on application materials were inadequate.
b. While race can be used as a factor in admissions it cannot be linked to the existence of racial quotas.
c. Race and racial quotas cannot play a role in admissions decisions.
d. For race to be used in college admissions, in any form, violates the civil rights of white students.
B Correct Answer: While race can be used as a factor in admissions it cannot be linked to the existence of racial quotas.
Feedback for Correct Answer: In 2003, the Supreme Court's ruling on this case maintained its consistent position of allowing race to be used as a factor in admissions procedures while rejecting approaches that appear to establish racial quotas.
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