Which Classic Strict Liability Case Involved an Environmental Wrong When

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which classic strict liability case involved an environmental wrong when water from a man's textile mill reservoir overflowed and flooded the mine shafts of another man in nineteenth-century England?

• A) Rylands v. Fletcher
• B) United States v. Weitzenhoff
• C) Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resource Defense Council, Inc.
• D) National Cable & Telecommunications v. Brand X Internet Services

Recognize the impact of historical and institutional racism on different communities.

Identify legal and societal efforts to combat racism and promote equality.

Analyze the role of individual and societal attitudes in perpetuating racial stereotypes.

Understand the concept of racial profiling and its implications in law enforcement and daily life.

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Definitions:

Tax on Consumption

A levy placed on the spending on goods and services, often implemented through sales tax or value-added tax (VAT).

Standard of Living

The level of wealth, comfort, material goods, and necessities available to a certain socioeconomic class or geographic area.

Saving

The process of setting aside a portion of current income for future use, either by depositing money in a bank or purchasing financial instruments.

Benefits-Received Principle

A theory of fairness holding that taxpayers should contribute to government (in the form of taxes) in proportion to the benefits they receive from public expenditures.