WorksheetsCollege & Careers: Chapters 11 & 12
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When labor unions negotiate with employers on behalf of workers, they are engaging in
a)
striking
b)
compensatory action
c)
collective bargaining
d)
affirmative action
2.
If an employee is a victim of sexual harassment, which of the following will provide assistance?
a)
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
b)
National Labor Relations Board
c)
the Civil Rights Commission
d)
Fair Labor Standards Board
3.
The US Dept. of Agriculture recommends a diet high in which of these nutrients?
a)
Salt
b)
fiber
c)
sugar
d)
fat
4.
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
a)
regulated child labor and set the minimum wage
b)
made it difficult for illegal immigrants to find work
c)
set the minimum wage at $5 per hour
d)
required that 15% of all workers belong to a union
5.
It is illegal to discriminate against a person because of his or her
a)
monthly income
b)
race
c)
personality
d)
education
6.
One of the most effective ways of dealing with stress is to
a)
identify the source of the stress and address it directly
b)
eat a large meal after a difficult day
c)
work harder until you feel tired
d)
drink coffee or other caffeinated drinks before bed
7.
A law that protects the rights of people with conditions such as blindness is the
a)
National Labor Relations Act of 1935
b)
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
c)
Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
d)
Civil Rights Act of 1964
8.
Laws that govern the workplace are often called
a)
criminal laws
b)
labor laws
c)
predatory laws
d)
unionization laws
9.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1990 was designed to
a)
combat illegal immigration
b)
make it easier for non-citizens to become citizens
c)
fine non-citizens who are unemployed
d)
create bad discrimination of illegal immigrants
10.
Divorce, breach of contract, and personal injury cases are examples of
a)
misdemeanors
b)
felonies
c)
criminal cases
d)
civil cases
11.
Being in good health means
a)
exercising 7 hours a week
b)
avoiding caffeine-rich drinks such as coffee
c)
getting 10 hours of sleep each night
d)
having enough mental and physical health
12.
Exercise can impact your career decision-making process because
a)
it helps you feel mentally alert.
b)
the more you exercise, the less you need to sleep.
c)
it makes it more difficult to concentrate.
d)
it prevents you from relaxing and letting your guard down.
13.
Which branch of the US Dept. of Labor revises safety standards when working conditions change or new technology are implemented in the workforce?
a)
AAMA
b)
EEOC
c)
OSHA
d)
EPA
14.
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA)
a)
helps prepare communities for tornadoes and hurricanes.
b)
fines companies that do not recycle paper and other products.
c)
sets safety standards and inspects job sites.
d)
makes recommendations about healthy diets
15.
Some lawyers, instead of charging a set price, work for a __, a % of any money won in the lawsuit.
a)
none of these
b)
contingency fee
c)
compensatory fee
d)
collective fee
16.
One relaxation technique for coping with stress is
a)
visualization
b)
reating
c)
repetitive stress
d)
conflict
17.
Opponents in a civil case often come to a mutual agreement, or a ___, of their dispute
a)
verdict
b)
summons
c)
settlement
d)
indictment
18.
Mediation is the process in which you and your opponent
a)
go to court to ask the judge to decide who is right & wrong
b)
utilize the services of the EEOC to resolve the problem.
c)
talk to each other and reach a compromise
d)
present your case to a neutral third party
19.
Labor unions organize and bargain for the rights of
a)
children under the age of 16
b)
parents seeking maternity or paternity leave
c)
employees
d)
employers
20.
Stress becomes negative when
a)
your body does not return to normal
b)
muscles tighten
c)
heart rate accelerates
d)
breathing becomes more rapid
21.
In 1963, a major anti-discrimination law passed requires males and females to be paid the same amount for doing the same job. This law is known as
a)
the Civil Rights for Pay Act
b)
The Equal Pay Act
c)
The Anti-Discrimination Act
d)
The Equal Pay Equal Work Act
22.
In order to practice good sleep hygiene, you should
a)
watch action movies before going to bed.
b)
try to get 5-6 hours of sleep each night.
c)
use the weekends to catch up on sleep.
d)
avoid caffeine-rich food and drinks after noon each day.
23.
Requiring much sitting
a)
sedentary
b)
addiction
c)
ergonomics
d)
first aid
24.
guidelines for handling safety hazards, fires, chemical spills or other accidents
a)
emergency action plan
b)
worker's compensation
c)
addiction
d)
first aid
25.
A physical or psychological need for a substance
a)
addiction
b)
first aid
c)
ergonomics
d)
nutrients
26.
applies when the government brings an indictment against a person or business
a)
affirmative action
b)
criminal law
c)
civil law
d)
summons
27.
unequal treatment based on such factors as race, religion, nationality, gender, age, or physical appearance
a)
discrimination
b)
affirmative action
c)
sexual harassment
d)
summons
28.
a government plan to provide access to jobs for people who have suffered discrimination in the past
a)
affirmative action
b)
compensatory time
c)
discrimination
d)
criminal law
29.
applies to conflicts between private parties, concerning rights and obligations
a)
civil law
b)
criminal law
c)
affirmative action
d)
discrimination
30.
an order to appear in court
a)
summons
b)
misdemeanor
c)
compensatory time
d)
affirmative action
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