Challenges For Civil Liberties Ch 14 Flashcards
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What is reverse discrimination?
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Situations where qualified individuals lose out to individuals chosen because of their race, ethnicity, or gender.
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What is affirmative action?
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Government policies that directly or indirectly award jobs, promotions, and other benefits to minorities and women in order to make up for past discrimination caused by society as a whole.
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What does the national government’s security classification system state?
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Information on government activities related to national security and foreign policy may be kept secret.
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What is a transcript?
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A summary record
