Question

What action did the Smith-Connally Act of 1943 make illegal? A. labor unions contributing money to federal election campaigns B. individuals contributing money to federal election campaigns C. federal election campaigns soliciting money from international sources D. union members voting in federal elections

Answer 1

Smith-Connally Act of 1943 make labour unions contributing money to federal election campaigns illegal.

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The act was also called as the War Labour Disputes Act. This Act was enacted after the wages of a lot of workers from coal mines were reduced due to the inflation which happened during the war.

According to this act, the government can restrict the unions from contributing money in the federal elections, along with making the industries function, especially those which are important for production of goods for the war as this act enabled the government to control them.

Answer 2

Letter A.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Act allowed the federal government to seize and operate industries threatened by or under strikes that would interfere with war production, and prohibited unions from making contributions in federal elections.