Which of the Following Statements About the Operation of a Corporation

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the operation of a corporation is correct?

• A) A corporation receives its charter from a state government.
• B) A corporate charter automatically expires in 99 years and must be renewed if the corporation wants to remain in business.
• C) Owners of a corporation have unlimited liability for any claims against their company.
• D) A corporation tends to be much easier to set up than a sole proprietorship or partnership.

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Definitions:

Generalized Reciprocity

A type of exchange where goods or services are provided without an immediate or specified return, often found within close relationships or communities.

Close Kin

Family members closely related by blood, typically immediate family such as parents, children, and siblings.

Entrepreneurs

Individuals who create, organize, and operate businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so, often seen as innovators who drive economic growth.

Traders

Individuals or entities engaged in the buying and selling of goods, services, or financial instruments, often acting as intermediaries in trade transactions.