In the Decade Immediately Following Emancipation, Former Slaves

question 41

Multiple Choice

In the decade immediately following emancipation, former slaves

• A) were willing to work under the gang system in return for wages and benefits.
• B) decreased their labor supply.
• C) obtained ownership of roughly 40 percent of southern farms.
• D) moved to northern states in large numbers.

Identify the types of technologies and software commonly used by paralegals.

Understand the historical development and evolution of the paralegal profession.

Comprehend the significance of specialized knowledge and skills in enhancing a paralegal's marketability.

Distinguish between substantive law and procedural law.

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Definitions:

Disparate-Impact Cases

Legal cases that deal with practices that adversely affect one group of people more than another, even if the practices are formally neutral.

Unintentional Discrimination

A situation where policies, practices, or actions result in unequal outcomes for different groups without the intent to discriminate.

Same Sex Harassment

Harassment on the basis of sexual orientation or toward individuals of the same sex, which can include unwelcome sexual advances or conduct affecting job performance.

Title VII

A segment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that bans discrimination in employment due to race, color, religious beliefs, sex, or the country of origin.