The union has demanded a cost-of-living adjustment clause in the new contract. What is the purpose of a cost-of-living adjustment?
A) to ensure job security
B) to ensure on-the-job training
C) to counter the effects of inflation
D) guaranteed stock options for employees

What is it called when countries build lots of weapons to store and them in case of a war?

Awoman was found strangled in the basement of her home where she lived with her husband. the crime scene was processed and investigators left. the next day, the medical examiner reported that a scalloped, woven belt was used to strangle the victim. the police asked the husband to search the house again to look for such a belt and he agreed. a belt was found that matched marks on the victim. the man was arrested. his attorney made a motion that the belt be excluded from the evidence as he contended that the search was not legal. which statement is true? a. the belt should be excluded because the search was not legal. the police did not obtain a search warrant, as needed according to the fourth amendment to the u.s. constitution. b. the belt is admissible because the man gave his consent to the second search. c. the belt should be excluded because the search was not legal. the police did not obtain a search warrant, as need according to michigan v. tyler. d. the belt is admissible as evidence, according to mincey v. arizona.

Which term describes a possible explanation of, or answer to, a scientific question that is based on prior knowledge or research and that is testable?