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Collmarie

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on: Jul 14, 2018
In the context of equal employment opportunities, affirmative action:
 A) seeks to make up for the systematic discrimination of the past by creating more opportunities in the present.
  B) refers to policies that increase educational opportunities for minorities but decrease employment opportunities for them.
  C) provides equal opportunities for majority groups.
  D) leads to a homogenous workplace with varied opportunities for all.

Question 2

John has been recruited as a fire fighter for his city's fire department. He notices that the fire department does not provide the firemen with adequate equipment for protection against hazardous substances. Given this information, which of the following acts is being violated by the fire department?
 A) National Labor Relations Act of 1935
  B) Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
  C) Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
  D) Civil Rights Act of 1964


trog

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C


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