Question 1

Which case illustrates the broad scope of the definition of labor dispute under the Norris-La Guardia Act?
A)National Labor Relations Board v. Kentucky River Community Care, Inc .
B)Pulte Homes, Inc. v. Laborers' International Union of North America
C)Duplex Printing Press Company v. Deering
D)Loewe v. Lawlor

Accepted Answer

Pulte Homes, Inc. v. Laborers' International Union of North America illustrates the broad scope of the definition of labor dispute under the Norris-La Guardia Act, as it involved issues related to labor organizing and the interpretation of what constitutes a labor dispute.

Question 2

Because _____ gave little guidance concerning the administrative structure of the newly created agency, the NLRB adopted an administrative organization that made it prosecutor, judge, and jury with regard to complaints under the act.
A)Bill Clinton
B)the Wagner Act
C)the old NLRB
D)Barack Obama

Accepted Answer

The Wagner Act, also known as the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, established the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) but did not specify detailed administrative procedures, leading the NLRB to adopt a comprehensive role in handling complaints.

Question 3

Despite initial stiff opposition, the NLRA was passed by Congress and enacted into law in:
A)1934.
B)1935.
C)1936.
D)1937.

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), also known as the Wagner Act, was passed by Congress and enacted into law in 1935. This legislation was a key part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, aimed at addressing unfair labor practices and granting workers the right to form unions and bargain collectively.

Question 4

The purpose and effect of the Taft-Hartley Act were to balance the rights and duties of:
A)different unions coming together.
B)employee and employers.
C)both unions and employers.
D)non-unionized employees.

Accepted Answer

The Taft-Hartley Act was enacted in 1947 to amend the National Labor Relations Act, aiming to balance the rights and duties of unions and employers. It imposed certain restrictions on labor unions and provided protections for employers, thereby addressing concerns about the balance of power in labor relations.

Question 5

In Duplex Printing Press Company v. Deering, Duplex responded to the national boycott called by the Machinists' Union by filing suit for an injunction under the:
A)Sherman Act.
B)National Labor Relations Act.
C)Clayton Act
D)Norris-La Guardia Act.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Duplex Printing Press Company v. Deering,...

Question 6

The Railway Labor Act was amended by the:
A)National Industrial Recovery Act.
B)Congress.
C)National Labor Relations Board.
D)Taft-Hartley Act.

Accepted Answer

The Railway Labor Act, like many federal laws, can only be amended by Congress, which has the legislative authority to make or change laws.

Question 7

Section 20 of the Clayton Act restricted the:
A)issuance of labor injunctions.
B)issuance of ex parte orders.
C)yellow-dog contracts.
D)filing of interlocutory applications.

Accepted Answer

Section 20 of the Clayton Act specifically restricted the issuance of labor injunctions, aiming to limit the power of courts to issue injunctions in labor disputes.

Question 8

In Virginia Railway Co. v. System Federation No. 40 , the Supreme Court held that the ____________ created a mandatory requirement of recognizing and negotiating with the bargaining representatives duly designated by the parties and that this requirement could be enforced by court order.
A)Taft-Hartley Act
B)National Industrial Recovery Act
C)Clayton Act
D)Railway Labor Act

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court held that the Railway Labor Act created a mandatory requirement for recognizing and negotiating with the bargaining representatives duly designated by the parties, and that this requirement could be enforced by court order. This decision emphasized the importance of collective bargaining under the framework of the Railway Labor Act.

Question 9

For labor issues, the National Labor Relations Board itself is the:
A)judicial branch.
B)administrative branch.
C)legislative branch.
D)arbitral tribunal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For labor issues, the National Labor Relations...

Question 10

The National Recovery Administration is responsible for administering the codes of fair competition under the:
A)National Industrial Recovery Act.
B)Norris-La Guardia Act.
C)Sherman Act.
D)Taft-Hartley Act.

Accepted Answer

The National Recovery Administration (NRA) was created to administer the codes of fair competition as part of the National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933, which was a key component of the New Deal programs initiated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to combat the Great Depression.

Question 11

The National Labor Board established the principles of _____ and _____ in a particular bargaining unit.
A)injunctions; ex parte agreement
B)majority rule; exclusive representation
C)rules of evidence; appellate rules
D)miranda warning; negotiation

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Board established the principles of majority rule and exclusive representation in a particular bargaining unit, ensuring that the selected labor union represents all employees within the unit and that the majority's choice of representation applies to all.

Question 12

The _____ involved government working closely and actively with business to revive the economy.
A)National Labor Relations Act
B)National Industrial Recovery Act
C)Norris-La Guardia Act
D)Landrum-Griffin Act

Accepted Answer

The National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) was designed to stimulate economic recovery during the Great Depression. It involved the government working closely with businesses to set industry standards, control production, and set prices, aiming to increase employment and revive the economy.

Question 13

Antitrust laws provided legal weapon for employers in the form of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890. Which of the following acts appeared to provide the relief sought by the laborers?
A)The Railway Labor Act
B)The Norris-La Guardia Act
C)National Labor Relations Act
D)Clayton Act

Accepted Answer

The Clayton Act was specifically designed to protect the rights of labor unions and their members.

Question 14

The Railway Labor Act introduced some of the ideas and approaches later incorporated in the:
A)Clayton Act.
B)National Labor Relations Act.
C)Sarbanes Oxley Act.
D)Sherman Act.

Accepted Answer

The Railway Labor Act, which was enacted in 1926, introduced mechanisms for dispute resolution between employers and employees in the railroad (and later airline) industries. Many of its principles, such as collective bargaining and the right to organize, were later incorporated into the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) of 1935, also known as the Wagner Act. The NLRA significantly expanded workers' rights to form unions and engage in collective bargaining in a broader range of industries beyond railroads and airlines.

Question 15

The Railway Labor Act established a three-step procedure for settling disputes. Which of the following is not one of them?
A)Use a federal mediation board to attempt to facilitate negotiation of the parties' differences.
B)Induce the parties to arbitrate the dispute.
C)Refer the dispute to the Office of the General Counsel.
D)Recommend to the president that an emergency board of investigation be created.

Accepted Answer

The Railway Labor Act's three-step procedure for settling disputes includes using a federal mediation board, inducing parties to arbitrate, and recommending the creation of an emergency board of investigation. It does not involve referring disputes to the Office of the General Counsel.

Question 16

The National Labor Relations Act is also known as the:
A)Taft-Hartley Act.
B)Wagner Act.
C)Landrum-Griffin Act.
D)The Norris-La Guardia Act.

Accepted Answer

The National Labor Relations Act is also known as the Wagner Act, after Senator Robert F. Wagner, who was instrumental in its passage in 1935. This act was designed to protect the rights of employees and employers, to encourage collective bargaining, and to curtail certain private sector labor and management practices, which can harm the general welfare of workers, businesses, and the U.S. economy.

Question 17

After Taft-Hartley, the National Labor Relations Act was amended several times, the most significant version being the:
A)Clayton Act.
B)Landrum-Griffin Act.
C)Sherman Act.
D)Wagner Act.

Accepted Answer

The Landrum-Griffin Act, also known as the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, significantly amended the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) after the Taft-Hartley Act. It addressed issues related to labor union governance, aiming to protect union members from potential abuses by their leaders.

Question 18

The _____ was a legislative reversal of the prevailing view of the judiciary that economic injury inflicted by unions pursuing their economic self-interest was unlawful both at common law and under antitrust laws.
A)Taft-Hartley Act
B)National Industrial Recovery Act
C)The Railway Labor Act
D)Norris-La Guardia Act

Accepted Answer

The Norris-La Guardia Act was a significant piece of legislation that marked a departure from previous judicial interpretations of union activities. It limited the power of federal courts to issue injunctions against non-violent labor disputes and effectively protected the right of workers to organize and participate in strikes, thus reversing the prevailing view that economic injury caused by unions was unlawful.

Question 19

Section 3 of the Norris-La Guardia Act declares that _____ are contrary to public policy of the United States.
A)ex parte proceedings
B)union boycotts
C)yellow-dog contracts
D)collective bargaining efforts

Accepted Answer

Section 3 of the Norris-La Guardia Act declares that yellow-dog contracts (agreements between an employer and an employee in which the employee agrees not to join a union as a condition of employment) are contrary to public policy in the United States. This act was designed to protect workers' rights to organize and participate in labor activities.

Question 20

In which decision did the Supreme Court hold that the NIRA was not within the federal government power to regulate interstate commerce?
A)Pulte Homes, Inc. v. Laborers' International.
B)People v. Melvin.
C)Schechter Poultry Corp. v. U.S.
D)NLRB v. Kentucky River Community Care, Inc.

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court held that the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) was not within the federal government's power to regulate interstate commerce in the case of Schechter Poultry Corp. v. U.S. This decision was based on the grounds that the activities regulated by the NIRA did not directly affect interstate commerce.

Quiz 12: The Rise of Organized Labor and Its Regulatory Framework

Which case illustrates the broad scope of the definition of labor dispute under the Norris-La Guardia Act?

Because _____ gave little guidance concerning the administrative structure of the newly created agency, the NLRB adopted an administrative organization that made it prosecutor, judge, and jury with regard to complaints under the act.

Despite initial stiff opposition, the NLRA was passed by Congress and enacted into law in:

The purpose and effect of the Taft-Hartley Act were to balance the rights and duties of:

In Duplex Printing Press Company v. Deering, Duplex responded to the national boycott called by the Machinists' Union by filing suit for an injunction under the:

The Railway Labor Act was amended by the:

Section 20 of the Clayton Act restricted the:

In Virginia Railway Co. v. System Federation No. 40 , the Supreme Court held that the ____________ created a mandatory requirement of recognizing and negotiating with the bargaining representatives duly designated by the parties and that this requirement could be enforced by court order.

For labor issues, the National Labor Relations Board itself is the:

The National Recovery Administration is responsible for administering the codes of fair competition under the:

The National Labor Board established the principles of _ and _ in a particular bargaining unit.

The _____ involved government working closely and actively with business to revive the economy.

Antitrust laws provided legal weapon for employers in the form of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890. Which of the following acts appeared to provide the relief sought by the laborers?

The Railway Labor Act introduced some of the ideas and approaches later incorporated in the:

The Railway Labor Act established a three-step procedure for settling disputes. Which of the following is not one of them?

The National Labor Relations Act is also known as the:

After Taft-Hartley, the National Labor Relations Act was amended several times, the most significant version being the:

The _____ was a legislative reversal of the prevailing view of the judiciary that economic injury inflicted by unions pursuing their economic self-interest was unlawful both at common law and under antitrust laws.

Section 3 of the Norris-La Guardia Act declares that _____ are contrary to public policy of the United States.

In which decision did the Supreme Court hold that the NIRA was not within the federal government power to regulate interstate commerce?