Which of the following is the most plausible argument FOR affirmative action?

a. It evens the score with young white men, who have had it good for too long.
b. It is necessary to break the cycle that keeps minorities and women locked into low-paying, low-prestige jobs.
c. It ignores the principle of equality.
d. It is a color-blind policy.


b

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A) begging the question B) begging the question against C) complex question D) false alternatives E) accident

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What monotheistic religions arose out of the middle east through the influence of Zoroastrianism?

a. Shinko, Shukyo, and Tendai b. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam c. Konkokyo and Shingon d. Hoa Hao and Cao Dai

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Identify a true statement about preunderstanding.

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Since India welcomes all faiths, there are no conflicts among the many different religious groups

living there.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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