Which of the Following Cases Called for the Mass Release

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cases called for the mass release of 46,000 prisoners to ease the overcrowding in the state prison system?

• A)Trop v.Dulles
• B)Brown v.Plata
• C)Furman v.Georgia
• D)In re Kemmler

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Definitions:

Fair Value Adjustment

An accounting process to adjust the book value of an asset or liability to reflect its current market value.

Equity Method

A method in accounting for logging investments where the investor holds considerable sway over the entity being invested in, yet lacks full control.

Acquisition Differential

The difference between the purchase price of a company and the net fair value of its identifiable assets and liabilities.

Goodwill

An intangible asset arising from the acquisition of one entity by another, representing the excess of purchase price over the fair market value of identifiable net assets.