In Consolidated Edison Co

question 114

Multiple Choice

In Consolidated Edison Co. v. Public Service Comm., the New York utility commission ruled that the electric company could not send its customers information in support of nuclear power. The Supreme Court held the commission was:

• A) correct; the customers were a captive audience that could not avoid the information
• B) correct; the utility is regulated by the state, so any expenditure of funds can be controlled
• C) correct; nuclear power is a political issue, discussions may be limited by firms affected by public policies
• D) incorrect; the utility has a First Amendment right to discuss political issues
• E) incorrect; no government agency may impose restrictions on the speech of private parties

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Definitions:

Obligations

Duties or responsibilities imposed by law, contract, or social norms.

Dissolved

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Liability Of Partners

The legal responsibility of each partner in a partnership for the debts and obligations of the business, which can be joint or several depending on the jurisdiction and partnership agreement.

Partnership Arrangement

A business structure in which two or more individuals manage and operate a business in accordance with terms and conditions set out in a partnership agreement.