The purpose of affirmative action programs was to?(1 point) Responses reduce the Federal deficit by increasing government efficiency reduce the Federal deficit by increasing government efficiency Decrease social welfare costs by requiring recipients of public assistance to work Decrease social welfare costs by requiring recipients of public assistance to work Improve the American economy by guaranteeing that employees will be highly skilled Improve the American economy by guaranteeing that employees will be highly skilled Increase educational and employment opportunities for women and minorities
