The practice of awarding college applicants a certain number of points or credit automatically based on their race is an example of __________.

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Affirmative action refers to policies that take factors including race, color, religion, sex, or national origin into consideration in order to benefit an underrepresented group in areas of employment, education, and business, often to address historical injustices or disparities.

The Practice of Awarding College Applicants a Certain Number of Points