The policy in admissions or hiring that gives special consideration to traditionally disadvantaged groups to overcome the present effects of past discrimination is known as

A. affirmative action.
B. legislative mandate.
C. civil liberties.
D. civil rights.
E. the Lincoln dilemma.


Answer: A

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