I believe the correct answer is the first option. In regents of the university of california v. bakke (1978), the supreme court determined that racial quotas in university were unconstitutional. It was a landmark decision that was made by the Supreme Court. It did not allowed race to be one of the factors in admission to colleges.
Answer: A method of protection.
Explanation: The Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act is a method of protecting the large amount of endangered species, such as grizzly bears and bull trout. It also helps provide jobs, such as restoring old roads.