Affirmative action programs in place in colleges and universities give preference to candidates in racial, ethnic, and gender minorities to offset the history of discrimination in America. Those who support affirmative action programs defend them on the basis that they help level the playing field. This is reflective of which core American value?

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The core American value reflected in affirmative action programs is equality of opportunity, as it aims to provide equal opportunities for historically disadvantaged individuals.

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