The Lincoln-Douglas Debates Occurred Because Lincoln Ran Against Douglas for __________

question 29

Multiple Choice

The Lincoln-Douglas debates occurred because Lincoln ran against Douglas for __________.

• A) the 1860 Democratic presidential nomination
• B) member of the U.S. House from Illinois
• C) the 1860 Republican presidential nomination
• D) U.S. senator from Illinois

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Definitions:

Sole Bargaining Agent

The exclusive union designated to represent and negotiate on behalf of all employees in a bargaining unit, regardless of union membership.

National Labor Relations Act

A foundational statute of US labor law which protects the rights of employees and employers, encourages collective bargaining, and curtails certain private sector labor and management practices.

Supreme Court

The highest federal court in the United States, which has the ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal and state court cases that involve a point of federal law.

Railroad Industry

Comprises companies and organizations involved in the operation of railroads for the transportation of goods and passengers.