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Unit 3 – Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Topic 3.13
What is one key difference between affirmative action and equal opportunity legislation?
Affirmative action involves taking positive steps to improve opportunities for historically excluded groups.
Equal opportunity legislation only applies to education sectors.
Affirmative action requires quotas while equal opportunity does not.
Equal opportunity legislation mandates reverse discrimination measures.
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AP US Government - 3.13 Affirmative Action
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