The policy in admissions or hiring that gives special consideration to traditionally disadvantaged groups to overcome the present effects of past discrimination is known as

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Affirmative action is a policy that aims to provide equal opportunities to disadvantaged and underrepresented groups in education, employment, and other areas, to overcome the effects of past discrimination or underrepresentation. It involves giving special consideration or preference to individuals from these groups. The other options, such as legislative mandate, civil liberties, civil rights, and the Lincoln dilemma, do not specifically refer to this policy.

The Policy in Admissions or Hiring That Gives Special Consideration