Which of the Following Explains Why the Courts Will Not

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why the courts will not enforce an agreement that was created on the basis of a pre- existing public duty?

• A) A promise by a public official is binding only if it is placed under seal.
• B) The performance of a public duty does not confer a benefit upon anyone.
• C) Citizens should not have to pay for services that public officials, like police officers and firefighters, perform while they are off- duty.
• D) As a matter of public policy, it would be undesirable if a public official with a pre- existing public duty was motivated to perform for wealthy citizens, but not poor citizens.
• E) Because public duties usually concern very serious matters, such as police investigations and firefighting, there is nothing that a citizen could give that would provide adequate consideration for a promise to perform a pre- existing public duty.

Comprehend the role of historical perspectives on the mentally ill and how these views have evolved.

Understand the controversial aspects and criticisms of current diagnostic systems and theories of mental illness, including the DSM-5 and labeling theory.

Grasp legal considerations related to mental illness, including the insanity defense and involuntary hospitalization.

Acknowledge the impact of cultural and social factors on mental health and illness.

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