Read the chapters on first four pages of “Civil Rights,” pp. 181-86 and “Public Policy,” pp. 193-98 in the textbook. Complete and self-grade the multiple choice [[question]]s at the end of each chapter.
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Read the chapters on first four pages of “[[Civil Rights]],” pp. 181-86 and “[[Public Policy]],” pp. 193-98 in the textbook. Complete and self-grade the multiple choice [[question]]s at the end of each chapter.
Because the reading is more than usual, the questions are fewer than usual. Each is worth 6 points:
Because the reading is more than usual, the questions are fewer than usual. Each is worth 6 points:
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1. The federal law prohibiting discrimination against the disabled is the ____________,
1. The federal law prohibiting discrimination against the disabled is the ____________,
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2. Explain what “affirmative action” is. Contrast it with “quotas”.
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2. Explain what “[[affirmative action]]” is. Contrast it with “[[quotas]]”.
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3. Did Congress ever require “comparable worth”? Include in your answer an explanation of what it is.
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3. Did Congress ever require “[[comparable worth]]”? Include in your answer an explanation of what it is.
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4. Some criticize our “regulatory state.” What are they referring to?
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4. Some criticize our “[[regulatory state]].” What are they referring to?
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5. Explain how books can influence public policy, providing at least two examples.
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5. Explain how books can influence [[public policy]], providing at least two examples.