To Ensure That Majority Rule Does Not Become Oppressive, Modern

question 12

Multiple Choice

To ensure that majority rule does not become oppressive, modern democracies

• A) limit political participation to individuals who are properly educated.
• B) provide guarantees of minority rights.
• C) make voting mandatory.
• D) apply term limits to elected officials.
• E) require two-thirds support of the legislature before a law can be enacted.

Evaluate the legal consequences of actions undertaken by collection agencies under provincial legislation.

Discern the legal implications of misleading business practices under both the Business Practices Act and the Federal Competition Act.

Understand the rights and liabilities of parties in credit transactions and the effects of cooling-off periods.

Critically assess the complexities of product liability, including the role of consumer protection legislation and common law principles.

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Definitions:

Cash Distribution

The payment of earnings or capital to shareholders, stakeholders, or partners by a corporation or fund.

Noncash Assets

Assets that cannot be quickly converted into cash, such as real estate, equipment, and inventory.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts owed by a business to external parties or individuals.

Salary Allowance

A fixed amount of money paid at regular intervals to an employee, often as a benefit over their standard salary.