When a Star Trek Fan Club Raises Money for an Animal

question 82

Multiple Choice

When a Star Trek fan club raises money for an animal welfare organization that is sponsored by the Star Trek actor William Shatner, what is this evidence of?

• A) the inability of such groups to contribute to the common good
• B) the lack of real community in such groups
• C) the ability of a lifestyle enclave to develop a larger sense of social responsibility
• D) the narrow focus of a lifestyle enclave
• E) the fragmented nature of such groups

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Definitions:

Financial Risk

The possibility of losing money on an investment or business venture, including the risk of not achieving expected financial returns.

Mitigate

To make less severe, serious, or painful; often used in the context of reducing risk or harm.

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A type of pension plan where the employer promises a specified pension payment upon retirement, based on an employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age.

Defined Contribution Plan

A type of retirement plan where the amount contributed to the plan is specified, but the benefit received at retirement depends on the plan's investment performance.