A Principal Duty of the Department of Justice Is To

question 24

Multiple Choice

A principal duty of the Department of Justice is to:

• A) give legal advice to the president.
• B) handle attacks and natural disasters.
• C) supervise Native American affairs.
• D) conduct national census.
• E) prevent terrorist attacks within the United States.

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Definitions:

Innocent Misrepresentation

A false statement made by someone who believed it to be true, leading another party to enter into a contract.

Misrepresentation

Misrepresentation is the providing of false or misleading information that induces another party to enter into a contract, potentially leading to legal consequences.

Duress

Duress refers to a situation where a person performs an act as a result of violence, threat, or other pressures against them, which can invalidate any agreement made under such conditions.

Non Est Factum

A legal defense claiming a signed agreement is invalid because the signer was unaware of its true nature due to a mistake or misrepresentation.