Federally mandated affirmative action rules apply only to companies that conduct a fair amount of business with the federal government,which is about what percentage of American firms?

A) 3 percent
B) 15 percent
C) 30 percent
D) 59 percent

Affirmative Action

Policies or procedures intended to address historical inequalities and discrimination by providing advantages in education, employment, and other areas to groups that have been marginalized.

Federal Government

The national government of a federal state, which holds the authority to govern matters that affect the entire country, distinct from state or local governments.

American Firms

Companies or businesses that are based in the United States, operating either domestically or internationally, and governed by American laws and economic policies.