In the twentieth century, the government expanded its role in protecting workers. Which of the following statements is NOT true about this expansion?

a. It included the establishment of minimum standards for unemployment insurance and insurance against workplace injuries, although these benefits and eligibility requirements vary dramatically by state.
b. These programs for workers are primarily distributive in nature.
c. It included expanded regulation of pension systems.
d. The United States offers fewer guarantees to its workers than do other advanced democracies.
e. These protections receive less public support than do programs to assist the poor.


e

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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SELECT ALL THAT APPLY. Which of the following affects the indigent defense system?

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Examples of conflict resulting from states worrying about the fate of members of the same ethnic group living as a minority in a neighboring state are __________.

A. Kurdistan-Turkey and Rwanda-Zaire B. Albania-Serbia and Armenia-Azerbaijan C. Poland-Czech Republic and Albania-Serbia D. Argentina-Brazil and North Korea-South Korea

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