Sept. 4, 2025

Florida Civic Literacy Exam | FCLE | Regents of University of California vs. Bakke #civicstest #fcle

Landmark Supreme Court case: Regents of University of California vs. Bakke

Summary

This episode of the FCLE Seminar podcast delves into the landmark Supreme Court case of Regents of University of California versus Bakke, which addresses critical issues of race, equality, and education. The case revolves around Alan Bakke, a white applicant who was denied admission to a medical school with an affirmative action program. The Supreme Court's decision was complex, with no clear majority opinion, highlighting the ongoing debate about affirmative action and its implications for civil rights.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to a Landmark Case

00:57 Background of the Bakke Case

02:17 Supreme Court's Decision Explained

05:00 Key Takeaways from the Case


Keywords

Supreme Court, Bakke case, affirmative action, education, civil rights, equality, diversity, legal history, 14th Amendment, Civil Rights Act