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What was the general effect of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938?

A
To protect the rights and wages of employees
B
To protect the rights and interests of business
C
To protect the rights and wages of child laborers
D
To protect the interests and principles of capitalism
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If a union member does not pay their union dues, they will not be able to _____.

A
Participate in collective bargaining with owners
B
Work in the same factories as union employees
C
Negotiate with their boss for salary increases
D
Benefit from minimum wage and overtime laws
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Which of the following is a good rule for avoiding unethical behavior?

A
Do what everyone else does
B
If it feels wrong, don’t do it
C
Do what your boss tells you to
D
Don’t talk about things you see
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Grace feels she has been sexually harassed by Linda’s unkind comments. What should Grace do immediately?

A
Contact the EEOC for help
B
Tell a supervisor what Linda said
C
Document what Linda said
D
Tell Linda to stop
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When meeting a candidate to become your lawyer for the first time, it is important to _____.

A
Ask for a guarantee that you are going to win your case
B
Haggle with the attorney for lower fees
C
Ask questions to help you determine their competence
D
Notice how many people work at their office
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In any industry, ethical behavior is the responsibility of ______.

A
Each company
B
Each employee
C
Each supervisor
D
Each customer
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The branch of government that interprets the laws is the _____.

A
Judicial branch
B
Legislative branch
C
Executive branch
D
Fourth Estate
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Most serious violent crimes are considered _____.

A
Felonies
B
Misdemeanors
C
Blue-collar crimes
D
White-collar crimes
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If you suspect your boss of unethical behavior, your first step should be to ______.

A
Document everything that happens
B
Begin to look for a new job
C
Confront your boss immediately
D
Go immediately to upper management
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Working conditions for children in the early 20th Century can best be described as _____.

A
Beneficent and worldly
B
Technical and boisterous
C
Dandy and fine
D
Dangerous and unhealthy
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One of the purposes of the US judicial system is to _____.

A
Collect taxes through the IRS
B
Create treaties with foreign countries
C
Enforce discrimination policies
D
Interpret the meaning of laws
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If you are accused of a criminal act, you can substantially lower your legal costs by _____.

A
Threatening your lawyer
B
Accepting a public defender
C
Hiring a private attorney.
D
Lying to your lawyer about your guilt
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In a criminal case, the state’s case is represented by the _____.

A
Public defender
B
Judge
C
Prosecutor
D
None of the above

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