Question 1

Which of the following doctrines was presented as a basic reason for not allowing federal employees to have collective bargaining rights or the right to strike?

Accepted Answer

The sovereignty doctrine is the basic reason presented for not allowing federal employees to have collective bargaining rights or the right to strike. This doctrine holds that the federal government, as the sovereign authority, cannot be subject to collective bargaining or strikes by its own employees as it would undermine its power and authority.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is TRUE of state government?

Accepted Answer

The majority of states have a bicameral legislature, which means they have two separate chambers or houses in their legislative branch, similar to the federal government's Senate and House of Representatives. The executive branch is led by the governor and the judicial branch is headed by a chief justice or similar high-ranking judge, not the governor. The state level courts are part of the judicial branch, not the executive branch.

Question 3

Congress enacted the ________ of 1912 with the intention of conferring job protection rights on federal employees and a restriction on the authority of the executive branch of government to discharge a federal employee for talking to Congress.

Accepted Answer

The description matches with the provisions of the Lloyd-LaFollette Act of 1912, which was designed to protect federal employees from being fired for communicating with Congress and to limit the Executive's power to remove federal employees without a hearing. The Wagner Act of 1935 dealt with labor relations and collective bargaining, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 addressed corporate fraud and accountability, and the Lilly Ledbetter Act of 2009 addressed pay discrimination.

Question 4

Which of the following came about as a result of the "Davenport v. Washington Education Association" case?

Accepted Answer

The "Davenport v. Washington Education Association" case resulted in the requirement for public sector unions to obtain written consent from nonmembers they represent in a bargaining unit before spending fees collected from them for electioneering expenses. This decision was made to protect the First Amendment rights of nonmembers who disagreed with the union's political views.

Question 5

The ________ gives federal employees the right to join or not join unions and to engage in collective bargaining; it places central authority with the Federal Labor Relations Authority to oversee labor-management relations within the federal government.

Accepted Answer

The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 gives federal employees the right to join or not join unions and engage in collective bargaining. This act also established the Federal Labor Relations Authority as the central authority to oversee labor-management relations within the federal government.

Question 6

Executive Order 10988, which was signed by President John F. Kennedy in 1962, ________.

Accepted Answer

Executive Order 10988 recognized the rights of federal employees to join or to refrain from joining labor organizations.

Question 7

Which of the following terms refers to the flexible grant of powers from the state to municipalities to determine their own goals without interference from the state legislature or state agencies?

Accepted Answer

Home rule refers to granting local municipalities the ability to determine their own goals and policies without interference from the state legislature or state agencies. This allows for greater flexibility and local control over issues such as zoning, taxation, and other matters that affect the community. Dual sovereignty refers to the coexistence of separate federal and state governments with their own areas of authority. Preemption refers to the ability of higher levels of government to supersede lower levels of government in matters of law and regulation. An injunction refers to a court order that requires a person to stop or refrain from a certain action.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is TRUE of the federal government?

Accepted Answer

Federal executive departments, including the Department of Justice, Department of Treasury, and Department of Defense, are responsible for carrying out and enforcing federal laws on a day-to-day basis. The federal government is divided into three main branches: the legislative (Congress), the judicial (Supreme Court and federal courts), and the executive (President and federal executive departments). Each branch has different responsibilities within the federal government.

Question 9

The ________was chartered by the American Federation of Labor (AFL) in 1918. It is the oldest noneducation nationally affiliated state or local union.

Accepted Answer

The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) was chartered by the American Federation of Labor (AFL) in 1918, making it the oldest noneducation nationally affiliated state or local union.

Question 10

Which of the following are the three main branches of the federal government?

Accepted Answer

The three main branches of the federal government are legislative, judicial, and executive. The legislative branch includes the Congress, the judicial branch includes the Supreme Court and other federal courts, and the executive branch includes the President and their administration. A is incorrect as there is no branch called 'operational'. B is incorrect as there is no branch called 'evaluative'. D is incorrect as the word 'evaluative' is not used to describe any of the branches of government.

Question 11

The governmental authority most commonly exercised by municipalities is the exercise of ________ powers, that is, the power to enact laws governing health, safety, morals, and general public welfare.

Accepted Answer

Municipalities have the power to enforce laws related to health, safety, morals, and public welfare, which are known as police powers. These powers allow municipalities to regulate activities and behaviors within their jurisdictions, such as building codes, zoning regulations, and public health ordinances.

Question 12

Which of the following entities was established under Executive Order 11491?

Accepted Answer

The Federal Labor Relations Council was established under Executive Order 11491 in 1969, which granted federal employees the right to organize and collectively bargain. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) was established under the National Labor Relations Act of 1935 and is responsible for enforcing labor laws in the private sector. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is a federal agency that collects labor market data and statistics. The Employees' Compensation Appeals Board (ECAB) is a federal agency that handles appeals related to workers' compensation for federal employees.

Question 13

Which of the following entities is a panel appointed by the president of the United States to oversee the creation of bargaining units, conduct elections, decide representation cases, determine unfair labor practices, and seek enforcement of its decisions?

Accepted Answer

The entity described in the question is the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA). The FLRA is a panel of three members appointed by the president of the United States and is responsible for enforcing collective bargaining laws for federal employees. The other choices listed are separate entities that do not have the same authority as the FLRA.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is TRUE of the Federal Labor Relations Act?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements is TRUE...

Question 15

Which of the following is the only state in the U.S. that has a unicameral legislature?

Accepted Answer

Nebraska is the only state in the U.S. that has a unicameral legislature, meaning it has only one legislative chamber instead of a separate House and Senate. Arizona, Indiana, and Oregon all have bicameral (two-chamber) legislatures.

Question 16

"Dual sovereignty" refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

Dual sovereignty refers to the idea that there are two separate levels of government, federal and state, and both have their own powers and responsibilities. This allows for a system of checks and balances and helps prevent too much power being concentrated in one central authority.

Question 17

The Civil Service Reform Act is also known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

The Civil Service Reform Act is commonly referred to as the Federal Labor Relations Act, which was a major component of the legislation. The Equal Employment Opportunity Act, Comprehensive Employment and Training Act, and Whistleblower Protection Act are all separate acts addressing different issues related to civil service and labor laws.

Question 18

The Pendleton Act ________.

Accepted Answer

The Pendleton Act, also known as the Civil Service Reform Act of 1883, provided for open competitive examinations to determine the fitness of appointees to federal office in an effort to combat the spoils system of political patronage.

Question 19

Which of the following is the legislative branch of the federal government?

Accepted Answer

Congress is the legislative branch of the federal government. The President is the head of the executive branch, the Department of State is part of the executive branch responsible for foreign affairs, and the Supreme Court is part of the judicial branch.

Question 20

The federal court has three levels, district court, ________, and the Supreme Court.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is court of appeals. The federal court has three levels: district court, court of appeals, and the Supreme Court. Family court and executive court are not federal court levels, and state court is a separate court system outside of the federal court.

Quiz 3: Public Sector Labor Relations: History and Laws