Affirmative Action Argumentative Essay

American politics often reflects a tension between majority will and minority rights, in this case according to statistics, 58% of Americans agree with some form of Affirmative Action. In recent years, the use of Affirmative Action in college admissions has been a topic of significant debate, especially with recent SCOTUS Rulings. Take a clear stand on whether Affirmative Action should be used in college admissions. Use evidence from the following foundational documents to support your argument: Use at least one piece of evidence from one of the following foundational documents:

1. The Declaration of Independence
2. The Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution
3. “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” by Martin Luther King Jr. ✓ Respond to the prompt with a defensible claim or thesis that establishes a line of reasoning. ✓ Support your claim with at least TWO pieces of specific and relevant evidence. • One piece of evidence must come from one of the foundational documents listed above. • A second piece of evidence can come from any other foundational document not used as your first piece of evidence, or it may come from your knowledge of course concepts. ✓ Use reasoning to explain why your evidence supports your claim or thesis. ***Respond to the alternative perspective and dispute, conceded, or rebut the alternative argument