Stocks Are Different from Bonds Because ___________________

question 9

Multiple Choice

Stocks are different from bonds because ___________________.

• A) Stocks, unlike bonds, are major sources of funds.
• B) Stocks, unlike bonds, represent residual ownership.
• C) Stocks, unlike bonds, give owners legal claims to payments.
• D) Bonds, unlike stocks, represent voting ownership.
• E) Bonds pay dividends.

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Definitions:

Preventing Future Harm

Strategies or actions taken to avoid potential injuries or damages before they occur.

Contributory Negligence

A legal doctrine that reduces the amount of damages a plaintiff can recover in a negligence-based claim, based upon the degree to which the plaintiff's own negligence contributed to the injury.

Assumed Risk

A principle that a person may voluntarily undertake or accept a risk inherent to an activity, thus absolving others from liability for any injury resulting from that risk.

Last Clear Chance

is a doctrine in tort law that allows a plaintiff to recover damages despite proof of contributory negligence if the defendant had the last opportunity to avoid the accident.