By the End of the Eighteenth Century, Which of the Following

question 52

Multiple Choice

By the end of the eighteenth century, which of the following trends was discernible?

• A)A trend away from imprisonment and toward capital punishment began.
• B)Corporal and capital punishment were on the decline.
• C)Criminal punishments became more cruel as violent crimes increased.

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Definitions:

Warranty Of Merchantability

A legal guarantee that a product sold by a merchant fits its ordinary purposes and meets the buyer’s expectations.

Breach

The violation or non-fulfillment of a legal obligation, agreement, or law.

Magnuson-Moss Act

A federal law in the United States that governs warranties on consumer products, aiming to protect consumers against deceptive warranty practices.

UCC

Uniform Commercial Code; a comprehensive set of laws governing all commercial transactions in the United States.