Question

how did the decision in regents of the university of california v. bakke affect individual rights?
it limited rights by ending racial quotas in admissions decisions.
it protected rights by allowing racial quotas in admissions decisions.
it limited rights by allowing race to be an admissions decision factor.
it protected rights by ending quotas but allowing race to be an admissions factor.

Explanation:

In Regents of the University of California v. Bakke, the Supreme Court held that while racial quotas (like setting aside a specific number of spots for a particular race) in university admissions were unconstitutional (so they ended quotas), it did allow race to be considered as one factor among many in the admissions process (to promote diversity). This decision balanced different aspects - ending a rigid, potentially discriminatory quota system (which could limit fairness in a strict quota - based sense) but still allowing a consideration of race (in a more flexible, holistic review) to protect the goal of diverse student bodies which was seen as a legitimate interest.

Answer:

It protected rights by ending quotas but allowing race to be an admissions factor.