(Last Word) Which of the Following Statements Is True About

question 74

Multiple Choice

(Last Word) Which of the following statements is true about employment during the Great Recession?

• A)Employment for all age groups fell.
• B)Older workers lost jobs at a higher rate than younger workers.
• C)Women lost jobs at a higher rate than men.
• D)The number of jobs held by people 55 or older increased.

Distinguish between contracts that are void, voidable, and enforceable based on legality and public policy.

Recognize the principles behind the liability of parents for their children's contracts and distinguish between contracts for necessaries and non-necessaries.

Identify when a contract can be ratified and the effects of ratification or disaffirmance on the legality of contracts entered into by minors.

Understand the conditions under which a person may be considered to have legal incapacity to enter into contracts and the consequences thereof.

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Definitions:

Right to Free Speech

The freedom to express opinions without censorship or restraint.

Central Hudson Test

A four-part test used by courts to determine whether government regulation of commercial speech violates the First Amendment.

Commercial Speech

Speech made by businesses about commercial matters, such as the sale of goods and services. It is protected by the First Amendment.

Strict-scrutiny Standard

A form of judicial review that courts use to determine the constitutionality of certain laws by ensuring they serve a compelling governmental interest and are narrowly tailored to achieve their goal.