How did the Supreme Court rule in the case in which Allan Bakke sued the University of California? A. It decided that Allan Bakke should not be admitted to the school because he was unqualified. B. It said that race cannot play a role in the admissions process. C. It determined race may be a factor when admitting students, but not the only factor. D. It ruled that the Equal Protection Clause had not been violated.

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Lennon

1 May, 02:50

How did the Supreme Court rule in the case in which Allan Bakke sued the University of California? A. It decided that Allan Bakke should not be admitted to the school because he was unqualified. B. It said that race cannot play a role in the admissions process. C. It determined race may be a factor when admitting students, but not the only factor. D. It ruled that the Equal Protection Clause had not been violated.

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Laurel Garrett · Answer 1

B. It said that race cannot play a role in the admissions process

Kasen Brennan · Answer 2

The Supreme Court (c) determined race may be a factor when admitting students, but not the only factor. It upheld affirmative action, allowing race to be one of several factors in college admission policy, not just to fulfill a quota.