Some argue that affirmative action policies are needed to make amends for past wrongs. This argument appeals to the concept of
A) compensatory justice.
B) distributive justice.
C) punitive justice.
D) retributive justice.

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Compensatory justice refers to the idea of making amends for past wrongs by providing benefits or compensation to those who have been wronged. Affirmative action policies, which aim to provide opportunities to historically marginalized groups, can be seen as an attempt to compensate for past discrimination and injustices, aligning with the concept of compensatory justice.

Some Argue That Affirmative Action Policies Are Needed to Make