Which of the Following Correctly Characterizes a Joint Stock Company

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly characterizes a joint stock company?

• A)It is led by a monarch.
• B)It is usually controlled by a single wealthy individual.
• C)Its goal is to return large profits to its shareholders.
• D)It has a large interest in scientific exploration.
• E)It supports the formation of colonies controlled by its mother country.

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Section 11

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