In a Few States, Governments Cannot Be Sued Even When

question 47

Multiple Choice

In a few states, governments cannot be sued even when negligence has clearly contributed to the commission of crime, as the agents are protected by:

• A) strict liability.
• B) sovereign immunity.
• C) nonfeasance.
• D) discretionary authority.

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Definitions:

Hourly Wage

The amount of money paid for each hour of work, commonly used in part-time and some full-time employment.

Semiannual Compounding

A method of calculating interest where the capital is compounded twice a year.

Compounded Semiannually

An interest accruing method where interest is calculated and added to the principal every six months, potentially leading to higher returns over time due to the compounding effect.

Quarterly Compounded

The process of calculating interest on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods, done every quarter.