Between the 1940s and Today, Union Membership in the U

question 567

Multiple Choice

Between the 1940s and today, union membership in the U.S.

• A)rose from about one-eighth to one-third of the labor force.
• B)rose from about one-third to one-half of the labor force.
• C)fell from about one-half to one-third of the labor force.
• D)fell from about one-third to one-eighth of the labor force.

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Definitions:

Plea Bargaining

A legal process in which a defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a more lenient sentence or the dropping of other charges.

System of Law

An organized set of legal principles, regulations, and procedures that govern the conduct of a community, region, or nation.

Gathering Evidence

The process of collecting information, data, or facts to support a hypothesis, theory, or legal case.

Examining Witnesses

The process of questioning witnesses in court by both defense and prosecution to establish the facts of the case.