A Serious Offense Punishable by a Prison Sentence, or Perhaps

question 20

Multiple Choice

A serious offense punishable by a prison sentence, or perhaps capital punishment, is known as a:

• A) status offense.
• B) misdemeanor.
• C) felony.
• D) super-max offense.

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Definitions:

Expected Dollar Return

The forecasted amount of money in dollars that an investment is expected to return over a specific period.

Rights Offering

A way for companies to raise capital by giving existing shareholders the right to purchase additional shares at a discount.

Subscription Price

The cost at which investors can buy shares or units of an investment, often seen in mutual funds or newly issued stocks.

Shares

Units of ownership in a corporation or financial asset, giving holders a proportion of the company's profits and assets.