When an Officer Cannot Be Fired Without Cause, That Officer

question 3

Multiple Choice

When an officer cannot be fired without cause, that officer is said to have:

• A) quid pro quo
• B) a right under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Equal Employment Opportunities)
• C) a property right in his or her job
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

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