The Homeland Security Act Was Passed in 2002 in Order

question 5

Multiple Choice

The Homeland Security Act was passed in 2002 in order to consolidate several federal agencies under ______________.

• A) One super FBI department
• B) One master planner: The President of the United States
• C) One governing body
• D) One Pentagon-led Army agency

Understand the concept of acceptance in contract law, including the necessity of assent by the offeree to the proposal by the offeror.

Recognize the specifics and exceptions related to methods and timing of acceptance under different legal standards.

Distinguish between bilateral and unilateral contracts in terms of offer acceptance requirements.

Identify legal standings on whether silence or actions unrelated to the offer can signify acceptance.

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Definitions:

Commercial Impracticability

A doctrine under which a party may be released from a contract due to unforeseen and hardship-causing events that make the contract's performance infeasible.

Contractual Obligations

Legal commitments arising from contracts that parties have agreed to and are bound to fulfill.

Major Modification

A significant change or alteration to the original terms, structure, or conditions of an agreement or object.

Assignment

Shifting the possession of property, the burden of obligations, or rights from one side to another.