The Government Shutdown That Occurred in Late 2017 into 2018

question 17

True/False

The government shutdown that occurred in late 2017 into 2018, at 35 days, was the longest in U.S. history.

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Definitions:

Criminal Extortion

involves obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats, and is considered a criminal act.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

A U.S. law enacted in 2002 that aims to protect investors by making corporate disclosures more reliable and accurate.

Enron

A former American energy company known for its massive accounting fraud leading to its bankruptcy.

WorldCom

A major telecommunications company that was involved in a large-scale accounting scandal, leading to its bankruptcy in 2002.