When a Government Administrator Refuses to Make a Decision That

question 53

Multiple Choice

When a government administrator refuses to make a decision that she is required to make by statute, which of the following remedies is the appropriate one to obtain from the courts?

• A) Mandamus
• B) Certiorari
• C) Declaratory judgment
• D) Prohibition
• E) Injunction

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Definitions:

Cost

The cost involved in buying an item or the financial outlay needed to produce a good or service.

Mark-up

The amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit, expressed as a percentage of the cost.

Markdown

A reduction from the original or listed price of a good or service, often used to stimulate sales or clear out inventory.

Gross Profit

The financial term for the difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold, before deducting overheads, payroll, taxation, and interest payments.