Representatives Who Are Lawyers Fill About One-Quarter of the Seats

question 32

True/False

Representatives who are lawyers fill about one-quarter of the seats in the U.S.House of Representatives.

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Definitions:

Escalator Clauses

Clauses in collective agreements that provide for quarterly cost-of-living adjustments in wages, basing the adjustments on changes in the consumer price index.

Cost of Living Adjustment

An increase in income or salary to counteract inflation, helping maintain employees' purchasing power.

Collective Agreements

Contracts made between employers and a group of employees, often represented by a union, that establish terms of employment, working conditions, and wages.

Collective Bargaining

A negotiation process between employers and a group of employees aimed at establishing agreements regarding wages, working conditions, and other employment terms.