The first major government affirmative action program, the Philadelphia Plan, applied to _______________.

A) college admissions at the University of Pennsylvania
B) Philadelphia businesses that held contracts with the federal government
C) promotions in state and federal governmental offices and agencies in Philadelphia
D) the hiring of elementary and high-school teachers in Philadelphia schools relying on federal funding

Philadelphia Plan

A policy introduced during the Nixon administration requiring government contractors in Philadelphia to hire minority workers.

Government Affirmative Action

Government policies or practices aimed at increasing opportunities for historically disadvantaged groups by implementing measures to ensure their consideration in jobs, education, and other sectors.

Federal Government

A system of government where powers and responsibilities are divided between a national government and smaller administrative regions, states or provinces.