Which of the Following Would Be an Example of Proximate

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an example of proximate cause?

• A)An officer pursuing a speeding vehicle causes a fatal collision with a third vehicle.
• B)An officer shoots a suspect who charges at him with a large knife.
• C)An officer responding to an emergency call is hit by another vehicle, causing serious injuries to the other occupants.
• D)An officer in a foot pursuit trips on road debris and injures himself.

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Definitions:

U.S. Forces

Military personnel and units of the United States, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard.

Iraq

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Tribal Leaders

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Sectarian Violence

Conflict stemming from sectarianism, or rigid adherence to a particular sect or religious/political group, often resulting in violence and discrimination against perceived out-group members.