Question 1

During the 20th century, inequality increased in the U.S. but declined throughout the rest of the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which type of occupation had the highest proportion of African American men in 2012?

Accepted Answer

A) Sales and office occupations 
B) Production and transportation 
C) Natural resources, construction, and maintenance 
D) Service occupations 
A) Sales and office occupations 
B) Production and transportation 
C) Natural resources, construction, and maintenance 
D) Service occupations B

Question 3

Flexible spending accounts

Accepted Answer

A) provide child care subsidies for low-income, working women. 
B) allow employees to pay their child care expenses with pre-tax dollars. 
C) offer tax benefits to employers who establish on-site child care. 
D) do all of these. 
A) provide child care subsidies for low-income, working women. 
B) allow employees to pay their child care expenses with pre-tax dollars. 
C) offer tax benefits to employers who establish on-site child care. 
D) do all of these. B

Question 4

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 established the ___________ to enforce laws against discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) Department of Labor 
B) Civil Rights Commission 
C) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
D) Department of Health and Human Services 
A) Department of Labor 
B) Civil Rights Commission 
C) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 
D) Department of Health and Human Services

Question 5

Many observers note that labor does not flow as readily across national borders as do capital and information. What are the implications of this observation for workers?

Accepted Answer

Possible answer: This observation may ac

Question 6

As originally conceived, affirmative action requirements applied only to

Accepted Answer

A) firms that contracted with the federal government. 
B) public schools. 
C) state governments. 
D) all of these. 
A) firms that contracted with the federal government. 
B) public schools. 
C) state governments. 
D) all of these.

Question 7

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Accepted Answer

A) employers who receive federal contracts may not discriminate on the basis of sex. 
B) no employer may discriminate on the basis of sex. 
C) public agencies are not allowed to discriminate on the basis of sex. 
D) employers with 50 or more employees cannot discriminate on the basis of sex. 
A) employers who receive federal contracts may not discriminate on the basis of sex. 
B) no employer may discriminate on the basis of sex. 
C) public agencies are not allowed to discriminate on the basis of sex. 
D) employers with 50 or more employees cannot discriminate on the basis of sex.

Question 8

Provisions of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) are enforced by

Accepted Answer

A) the Department of Health and Human Services. 
B) the Department of Labor. 
C) the Department of Justice. 
D) none of these. 
A) the Department of Health and Human Services. 
B) the Department of Labor. 
C) the Department of Justice. 
D) none of these.

Question 9

Sexual harassment is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) excessive sexuality in the workplace. 
B) sex-based discrimination in the workplace. 
C) an attempt to reduce offensive remarks in the workplace. 
D) none of these. 
A) excessive sexuality in the workplace. 
B) sex-based discrimination in the workplace. 
C) an attempt to reduce offensive remarks in the workplace. 
D) none of these.

Question 10

The executive order establishing Affirmative Action was signed by

Accepted Answer

A) President Nixon. 
B) President Johnson. 
C) President Eisenhower. 
D) President Kennedy. 
A) President Nixon. 
B) President Johnson. 
C) President Eisenhower. 
D) President Kennedy.

Question 11

Protective labor laws during the post-WWI era

Accepted Answer

A) limited the number of hours women could work. 
B) restricted the mingling of women and men in the workplace. 
C) controlled the wages that could be paid to women. 
D) both limited the number of hours that women could work and controlled the wages that could be paid to women. 
A) limited the number of hours women could work. 
B) restricted the mingling of women and men in the workplace. 
C) controlled the wages that could be paid to women. 
D) both limited the number of hours that women could work and controlled the wages that could be paid to women.

Question 12

Before the Equal Pay Act of 1963, it would have been legal for employers to maintain different pay scales for women and men performing the same job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Family and Medical Leave Act was signed by

Accepted Answer

A) President Ronald Reagan. 
B) President George H. Bush. 
C) President Bill Clinton. 
D) President George W. Bush 
A) President Ronald Reagan. 
B) President George H. Bush. 
C) President Bill Clinton. 
D) President George W. Bush

Question 14

In the U.S., employers with over 100 workers must provide advance notice of plant closings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Possible causes of increased inequality in the U.S. include

Accepted Answer

A) stagnating wages for low-income workers. 
B) growth in wages of high-income workers. 
C) policies that weaken income supports for the poor. 
D) all of these. 
A) stagnating wages for low-income workers. 
B) growth in wages of high-income workers. 
C) policies that weaken income supports for the poor. 
D) all of these.

Question 16

Trends in global wages indicate that the share of the world's wealth that goes to wages has increased in recent years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Under COBRA, all workers who are fired must be provided the opportunity to purchase health coverage at group rates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) was established as part of the PersonalResponsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Describe two pieces of civil rights legislation that passed during the 1960s.

Accepted Answer

Civil Rights Act of 1964 - pro

Question 20

Complaints of age discrimination in employment should be directed

Accepted Answer

A) to the U.S. Department of Labor. 
B) to the Department of Health and Human Services. 
C) to the Administration on Aging. 
D) to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 
A) to the U.S. Department of Labor. 
B) to the Department of Health and Human Services. 
C) to the Administration on Aging. 
D) to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

During the 20th century, inequality increased in the U.S. but declined throughout the rest of the world.

Which type of occupation had the highest proportion of African American men in 2012?

Flexible spending accounts

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 established the ___________ to enforce laws against discrimination.

Many observers note that labor does not flow as readily across national borders as do capital and information. What are the implications of this observation for workers?

As originally conceived, affirmative action requirements applied only to

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Provisions of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) are enforced by

Sexual harassment is an example of

The executive order establishing Affirmative Action was signed by

Protective labor laws during the post-WWI era

Before the Equal Pay Act of 1963, it would have been legal for employers to maintain different pay scales for women and men performing the same job.

The Family and Medical Leave Act was signed by

In the U.S., employers with over 100 workers must provide advance notice of plant closings.

Possible causes of increased inequality in the U.S. include

Trends in global wages indicate that the share of the world's wealth that goes to wages has increased in recent years.

Under COBRA, all workers who are fired must be provided the opportunity to purchase health coverage at group rates.

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) was established as part of the PersonalResponsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA).

Describe two pieces of civil rights legislation that passed during the 1960s.

Complaints of age discrimination in employment should be directed

Social Justice and Social Workers

The Governments Role

Policy Analysis and Policy Practice

The Social Security Act

Poverty and Inequality

Health

Mental Illness

Disability

Crime and Criminal Justice

People of Color

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Trans Individuals

Children

Women

Older Adults

Conclusion

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Exam 15: Working Americans

During the 20th century, inequality increased in the U.S. but declined throughout the rest of the world.

Which type of occupation had the highest proportion of African American men in 2012?

Flexible spending accounts

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 established the ___________ to enforce laws against discrimination.

Many observers note that labor does not flow as readily across national borders as do capital and information. What are the implications of this observation for workers?

As originally conceived, affirmative action requirements applied only to

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Provisions of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) are enforced by

Sexual harassment is an example of

The executive order establishing Affirmative Action was signed by

Protective labor laws during the post-WWI era

Before the Equal Pay Act of 1963, it would have been legal for employers to maintain different pay scales for women and men performing the same job.

The Family and Medical Leave Act was signed by

In the U.S., employers with over 100 workers must provide advance notice of plant closings.

Possible causes of increased inequality in the U.S. include

Trends in global wages indicate that the share of the world's wealth that goes to wages has increased in recent years.

Under COBRA, all workers who are fired must be provided the opportunity to purchase health coverage at group rates.

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) was established as part of the PersonalResponsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA).

Describe two pieces of civil rights legislation that passed during the 1960s.

Complaints of age discrimination in employment should be directed

Social Justice and Social Workers

The Governments Role

Policy Analysis and Policy Practice

The Social Security Act

Poverty and Inequality

Health

Mental Illness

Disability

Crime and Criminal Justice

People of Color

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Trans Individuals

Children

Women

Older Adults

Conclusion

Filters