What was the Hopwood case and what were the courts' rulings in the case? How did Texas Attorney General Dan Morales interpret the case, and how did the state legislature respond?

Do you think that race and ethnicity should be considered in universities' admissions policies? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Describe the issue in question in the Hopwood case.
2. Explain the decision of the U.S. Circuit Court and the Supreme Court's refusal to hear the state's appeal.
3. Explain Dan Morales's interpretation in terms of the decision applying to all universities in Texas (not just law schools).
4. Explain the top 10 percent admissions policy.
5. State and defend a position regarding the use of affirmative action in admissions decisions.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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A) subgovernments. B) business leaders. C) congressional staff members. D) public interest lobbies. E) presidents.

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