A Local Government Operates a City Recreation Center with a Pool

question 62

Multiple Choice

A local government operates a city recreation center with a pool and tennis courts. The center is financed through $50 annual membership fees (required for members to use it) . This type of financing is an example of a

• A) head tax.
• B) excise fee.
• C) user charge.
• D) progressive tax.

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Definitions:

Strict Liability in Tort

A legal principle holding a party responsible for damages or losses without the need to prove negligence or fault.

Business of Selling

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Defective Product

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Industrywide Liability

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