The US Sentencing Guidelines Employ a Carrot-And-Stick Approach to Enforcing Environmental

question 97

Multiple Choice

The U.S. Sentencing Guidelines employ a carrot-and-stick approach to enforcing environmental statutes. This means that:

• A) penalties imposed on a company may be reduced if the company cooperates with the government
• B) penalties on a company can be reduced if the company pays certain annual dues to environmental agencies
• C) penalties imposed on a company may be overlooked if the company cooperates with the government
• D) penalties imposed on a company may be reduced if the company is economically important to the region it operates in
• E) none of the other choices are correct

Recognize the implications of social movements and relationship changes in late adulthood.

Identify the benefits of religious and active involvement for older adults.

Understand the dynamics of relationships in late adulthood, including marriage and family interactions.

Comprehend the psychological and physical impacts of widowhood.

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Definitions:

Prenuptial Agreements

Agreements made by a couple before they marry concerning the ownership of their respective assets should the marriage fail.

Uniform Commercial Code

A comprehensive set of laws governing commercial transactions in the United States, aimed at harmonizing the law among the states.

Sale of Goods

A transaction between a buyer and a seller involving the transfer of ownership of goods from one party to another for a price.

Secondary Obligation

A duty or liability that is dependent on the occurrence or non-occurrence of certain conditions or the failure to perform a primary obligation.