Ian Is Attending a Rally About Increasing Campus Safety

question 39

Multiple Choice

Ian is attending a rally about increasing campus safety. During the rally, another student, Caryn, who is running for class president, gets up to speak. Ian has been planning to vote for her opponent, Mike, in the election. What should Ian do as Caryn makes her speech?

• A) Assume that her information is biased and inaccurate.
• B) Try to predict where her argument is headed and why.
• C) Ignore her because he's not planning to vote for her.
• D) Disagree with her positions on principle.

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Definitions:

Contributory Negligence

A defense in tort law that reduces the plaintiff's entitlement to damages if it can be proven that their own negligence contributed to the harm suffered.

Affirmative Duty to Act

A legal obligation requiring a person to take some action, often in emergency situations where their failure to act could result in harm to others.

Pedestrian Witnessed

Pertains to an incident or event that is observed by a person who is on foot at the time.

Auto Accident

An unexpected event involving a vehicle that usually results in damage and/or injury.