Affirmative action refers to a policy that does which of the following?
a. hires minorities without regard to their skills
b. gives special consideration to minorities in their selection for employment and education
c. promotes minorities in areas of previous discrimination without the use of quotas
d. relies exclusively on racial and ethnic quotas to accomplish its goals
b. gives special consideration to minorities in their selection for employment and education
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Which of the following statements about the Front National is INCORRECT? a. It has consistently been hostile to Muslims
b. It is currently led by Marine Le Pen. c. Its members have been invited to join the cabinet in conservative UMP-led governments. d. It has become popular in part because of the convergence of center-right and center-left parties. e. In recent years, it has downplayed its anti-Semite and homophobic themes in an attempt to attract younger voters.
The large number of initiatives on California ballots is best explained by
a. a reduction in the number of signatures required to qualify for the ballot. b. the encouragement of state legislators. c. gridlock between the governor and legislators. d. the opportunism of special interests.