Though It Is Federal Agency and Not a Court, the Equal

question 11

Multiple Choice

Though it is federal agency and not a court, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) may take what action against a company that violates an employee's rights?

• A) The EEOC has authority to adjudicate a case against a company and impose a punishment and fine.
• B) The EEOC has full judicial powers to imprison offenders.
• C) The EEOC and other federal agencies have no powers to enforce administrative rules and must rely solely on the federal courts.
• D) State courts have authority over federal agencies that operate within their jurisdictions.
• E) The EEOC does not have original jurisdiction in a case but serves as an appellate level review for lower federal courts.

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Definitions:

Sexual Dimorphism

A difference in form between males and females of a species, including color, body size, and the presence or absence of structures used in courtship displays (elaborate tail plumes, ornaments, pigmented skin patches) or in contests (antlers, tusks, spurs, horns).

Sexual Selection Theory

A concept in evolutionary biology suggesting that certain traits evolve to increase an individual's chances of mating, as opposed to natural selection which focuses on survival.

Mate Guarding

A behavioral strategy used by individuals within species to protect their mating partner from mating with rivals, thus securing paternity.

Toxic Chemicals

Substances that can cause harm to organisms through chemical reactions or other mechanisms when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed.