To Address Shortcomings, State Legislatures in Recent Decades Have

question 115

Multiple Choice

To address shortcomings, state legislatures in recent decades have

• A)become appointed rather than elected bodies.
• B)adopted internal reforms.
• C)significantly decreased staff support.
• D)become less professional.
• E)None of the above

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Definitions:

Railway Labor Act

A US federal law passed in 1926 that governs labor relations in the rail and airline industries, aiming to prevent strikes and disruptions by facilitating bargaining and mediation.

Mediation

A form of dispute resolution where a neutral third party assists the conflicting parties to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

Negotiators

Individuals or parties that participate in discussions to reach a mutual agreement or settlement in various contexts, such as labor disputes.

Arbitration Process

A method of dispute resolution where an impartial third party, the arbitrator, makes a binding decision to resolve a conflict.