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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Who Protects the Worker?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the time the book was written, how many workers belonged to unions?
(a) one in five
(b) one in two
(c) one in three
(d) one in four

2. What does Friedman call one of the most successful labor unions in history?
(a) carpenters
(b) the AMA
(c) plumbers
(d) autoworkers

3. The regulation of employment practices and safety standards in the workplace is performed by:
(a) Office of Safety and Health Administration
(b) Department of Labor
(c) FEMA
(d) EPA

4. What did Alexis de Tocqueville say was the outstanding characteristic of America?
(a) good opportunities
(b) liberty
(c) equality
(d) good incomes

5. A run on a bank occurs when depositors:
(a) depositors refuse to deposit money
(b) try to withdraw their money in cash at the same time
(c) the bank refuses to make loans
(d) depositors refuse loans

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a method of government enforcing higher wages?

2. Enforced equality is a part of life in:

3. Restrictions of payments refers to:

4. Originally, in the early days of the country, equality meant:

5. The words equality and liberty come from the:

(see the answer key)

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