In the US, a prominent form of racial preferences relates to access to education, particularly admission to universities and other forms of higher education. Race, ethnicity, native language, social class, geographical origin, parental attendance of the university in question (legacy admissions), and/or gender are sometimes taken into account when the university assesses an applicant's grades and test scores. Individuals can also be awarded scholarships and have fees paid on the basis of criteria listed above. In 1978, the Supreme Court ruled in Bakke v. Regents that public universities (and other government institutions) could not set specific numerical targets based on race for admissions or employment. The Court said that "goals" and "timetables" for diversity could be set instead. COUNT 5
QSN1 Where are racial preferences highlighted the most in the United States? ANS1 admission to universities and other forms of higher education QSN2 What is another term for kids who get preferential treatment due to their parents attending the same university? ANS2 legacy admissions QSN3 Which case that went to the Supreme Court resulted in a decision regarding public universities and affirmative action? ANS3 Bakke v. Regents QSN4 What are public universities not allowed to do? ANS4 set specific numerical targets based on race for admissions or employment QSN5 Instead of being allowed to set numerical targets, what did the Court rule that universities are allowed to do? ANS5 "goals" and "timetables" for diversity could be set