The Only National Representative Assembly in the World That Can

question 11

Multiple Choice

The only national representative assembly in the world that can actually be said to govern is the

• A)National Diet of Japan.
• B)United States Congress.
• C)British House of Lords.
• D)British House of Commons.
• E)Russian Duma.

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Definitions:

Taft-Hartley Act

A 1947 U.S. federal law that restricted the activities and power of labor unions, including outlawing closed shops and permitting states to pass right-to-work laws.

Right-to-Work Laws

Legislation that prohibits union security agreements, or agreements between employers and labor unions, that govern the extent to which an established union can require employees' membership, payment of union dues, or fees as a condition of employment.

Labor Unions

Organizations that represent the interests of employees in negotiations with employers over issues like wages, working conditions, and benefits.

Traditional Institutions

Established societal structures and organizations that uphold conventional practices and norms.