How Does an Entitlement Differ from a Right

question 69

Multiple Choice

How does an entitlement differ from a right?

• A) Unlike an entitlement, a right cannot be taken away by an act of Congress.
• B) Unlike a right, an entitlement can be revoked without the due process of law.
• C) Entitlements and rights are the same thing.
• D) Entitlements are only for older Americans and rights apply to all citizens.

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Definitions:

Reformation

A legal process to correct or modify a written agreement or document that inaccurately reflects the parties' intentions due to error or fraud.

Punitive Damages

Financial compensation awarded to a plaintiff to punish the defendant for especially harmful behavior, beyond simple compensation.

American Rule

A legal principle that states each party involved in a lawsuit covers their own attorney fees, regardless of the outcome of the case.

Attorney Fees

The charges that a client pays to a lawyer for legal services provided, which may be calculated in various ways including hourly rates, flat fees, or contingency fees.