Which of the Following Is True of the U

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the U.S. Department of Labor?

• A) The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is part of the U.S. Department of Labor.
• B) Unlike the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, it enforces employment laws for employers in both private and public workplaces.
• C) The employment requirements set out by executive orders for federal contractors and subcontractors is beyond the scope of the U.S. Department of Labor.
• D) It has broad enforcement power and oversees compliance with many employment-related laws.

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Definitions:

Deep South

A term referring to the southernmost region of the United States characterized by its historical dependence on agriculture, particularly cotton, and a history of racial segregation and significant African American population.

Justified

Considered or declared to be right or reasonable under the circumstances, often used in legal, ethical, or moral contexts.

Spanish-American War

A conflict between Spain and the United States in 1898, resulting from U.S. intervention in the Cuban War of Independence, which led to U.S. acquisition of territories in the western Pacific and Latin America.

Black Units

Military units composed entirely or predominantly of African American soldiers, which have existed within various armed forces around the world.