The Contract Clause of the Constitution Prevents States from Retroactively

question 85

True/False

The Contract Clause of the Constitution prevents states from retroactively modifying public charters and private contracts.

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Definitions:

Control

The power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

Significant Influence

The power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of an investee without having control or joint control over those policies.

Presumptive Test

A preliminary test based on presumptions established by criteria or evidence that suggests or implies a certain condition or outcome.

Voting Power

The right of shareholders to vote on corporate matters, usually proportional to the number of shares they hold.