Which of the Following Concepts Would Have Been Supported by Charles

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following concepts would have been supported by Charles Lyell?

• A) that the Earth was only a few thousand years old
• B) that the Earth and its organisms were divinely created
• C) that the Earth and its organisms slowly changed through time
• D) local catastrophes caused the extinction of many species
• E) that species were "fixed"

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Definitions:

Corporate Criminal Liability

The legal principle holding companies and their executives criminally accountable for their actions.

Mens Rea

The mental state of intent to commit a crime, a key element required to establish guilt in criminal proceedings.

Respondeat Superior

A legal doctrine making an employer (or master) liable for the torts of an employee (servant) that are committed within the scope of the employee’s employment.

Deferred Prosecution Agreements

Agreements between prosecutors and defendants whereby prosecution is postponed for a specified period provided the defendant meets certain conditions.