A Recent 2005 Ruling by the U

question 9

Multiple Choice

A recent 2005 ruling by the U.S.Supreme Court __________ the effectiveness of restraining orders in cases of domestic violence by __________.

• A)strengthened ...mandating better police response.
• B)strengthened ...dismissing the requirement of external witnesses to avoid contradictory claims.
• C)weakened ...requiring external witnesses to avoid contradictory claims.
• D)weakened ...supporting the tradition of police discretion.

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Definitions:

Equity Method

An accounting technique used by firms to assess the profits earned by their investments in other companies, where the investment is recorded at original cost and subsequently adjusted to reflect the investor's share of the net assets of the investee.

Carrying Value

The book value of an asset or liability on a company's balance sheet, representing its value according to accounting standards.

Unrealized Gain

A profit that results from an investment that has increased in value but has not yet been sold for cash.

Acquisition Differential

The gap between what a company is bought for and the true worth of its recognizable assets and debts.