Some states, such as California, have passed bans on all forms of ...

[DyllonKazuo]

Some states, such as California, have passed bans on all forms of affirmative action in
  public employment and education.

 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

When deciding which applicants to admit, colleges and universities rely on a variety of
  factors other than scholastic qualifications, such as geographical location, family ties to
  the school, and participation in sports and other activities.

 
  What will be an ideal response?

[josephsuarez]

Answer to Question 1

Evaluate the merits of such bans, from the
perspectives of both consequentialism and social justice.

Answer to Question 2

Is there any moral difference
between taking these factors into account and taking race into account? What would the
authors of the readings say?