Government Ownership of Property and Resources in the United States

question 91

Multiple Choice

Government ownership of property and resources in the United States is

• A)about as common as it is in European countries.
• B)widespread; the United States is a leader in the amount of government ownership of resources.
• C)relatively rare; the United States is mostly privatized.
• D)rare but has been increasing rapidly as the United States catches up to other countries.

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Definitions:

Workforce

The collective group of individuals engaged in or available for work, either in a specific region or in a particular industry or company.

Pregnancy Discrimination Act

A federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions in any aspect of employment.

Bona Fide Occupational Qualification

A legal term referring to employment criteria that are reasonably necessary to the normal operation of a particular business or job, allowing for exceptions to anti-discrimination laws.

Sexual Harassment

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