As Outlined by John Boatright in "Occupational Health and Safety

question 15

True/False

As outlined by John Boatright in "Occupational Health and Safety", in the Whirlpool case the Supreme Court ruled that employees are justified in their refusal to work and need not request an OSHA inspection in the case of "imminent danger".

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Definitions:

Federal Government

The national government of a federated state, which shares sovereignty with the constituent states or provinces and possesses certain powers delegated to it by a constitution.

State Governments

The governing bodies of individual states within a federal system, responsible for local legislation and administration.

McCulloch v. Maryland

A landmark Supreme Court case in 1819 that established the principles of federal supremacy and implied powers of the federal government.

Supremacy Clause

A provision in the U.S. Constitution stating that federal law takes precedence over state law.