A Special-Interest Issue Is One That

question 54

Multiple Choice

A special-interest issue is one that

• A) allocates the cost of the activity in accordance with the benefits received.
• B) benefits a small, well-organized interest group at the expense of taxpayers or consumers.
• C) benefits everyone and imposes a cost on everyone.
• D) benefits a small, well-organized interest group but makes that group pay for the cost of the program.

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Definitions:

Legal Cause

A legally sufficient reason or basis for an action, behavior, or event, as recognized by law.

Cause In Fact

The actual cause or reason an event occurred, which can be determined by the "but-for" test in legal cases.

Product Liability

The legal field that holds manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and retailers accountable for injuries caused by their products.

Legal Liability

The legal responsibility to compensate for harm or wrongdoing established under civil law, subjecting individuals or entities to legal consequences.