Which of the following affirmative action programs would be a clear violation of the Supreme Court's decision in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke (1978)?
a. considering race as a factor in university admissions decisions
b. considering how an applicant would contribute to the diversity of the university
c. considering applicants' academic and extracurricular achievements
d. setting aside a certain percentage of admissions slots for African American students
Answer: d
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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