What Was the Most Widely Used Device or Legislation to Bring

question 9

Multiple Choice

What was the most widely used device or legislation to bring prisoners' complaints before state and federal courts in the late 1960s?

• A) The Eighth Amendment's prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment
• B) The dictates of the Percy Amendment
• C) The National Corrections Act of 1965
• D) The Federal Civil Rights Act, 42 U.S.C. 1983

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Definitions:

Union Contracts

Agreements between employers and labor unions that outline wages, benefits, and working conditions for the union members.

Arbitrator

An independent individual or panel appointed to settle a dispute outside the court system, whose decision is usually binding.

Legally Binding

Agreements or contracts that are enforceable by law, meaning parties must adhere to the agreed terms.

Labor Dispute

A conflict between employees and their employer regarding work conditions or terms of employment.