Mike O'Reilly is a white male police officer with a good, but average, work history. When his partner, Maureen Harper, an exemplary officer who was awarded a medal of valor, was promoted to a position he wanted, he believed she only received the promotion because she is a woman. Therefore, he has filed a lawsuit against the department. This is an example of ___________.

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a. Correct. As more police jobs and promotions began to go to minorities, fewer white males received those jobs and promotions. Angry white males voicing anger and resentment, and counter-lawsuits followed.
b. Incorrect. Reverse discrimination is the label used by those who believe quotas discriminate against whites and males to describe the preferential treatment received by minority groups and women under affirmative action.
c. Incorrect. Law enforcement promotion policies outline the requirements and procedures for promotion of officer. Policies are designed to prevent discrimination in the promotion process.
d. Incorrect. Title VII of the EEOA (Equal Employment Opportunity Act) strengthened the commission's investigatory power by allowing it to better document allegations of discrimination.

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