Question

A state university wants to increase the number of African-Americans who enroll in it. It therefore sets aside 10% of all of its seats for African-American students.

Which of the following is TRUE?

The US Supreme Court has ruled that this is impermissible as race discrimination.

Because the University is trying to correct a historical wrong, it is permissible to take race into account.

This would only be permissible for a historically black college or university to do.

The University may be allowed to keep this system in place as long as it sets aside the same percentage of seats for female students.

Answer 1

Answer: Because the University is trying to correct a historical wrong, it is permissible to take race into account.

The US government itself promotes quota for african amercan students so that it reduces or eliminates racism in the nation. Setting aside 10% of all of its seats for African-American students would ensure that they all have access to education and the old mindset of racism get reduced/eliminated.