The 55-Mph Speed Limit Was Introduced in the U

question 4

Multiple Choice

The 55-mph speed limit was introduced in the U.S. in 1973. Shortly thereafter the number of auto accidents declined. We can conclude that:​

• A) ​the reduced speed limit caused the decline in auto accidents.
• B) the reduced speed limit may have caused the decline in the number of auto accidents.​
• C) the reduced speed limit and the number of auto accidents are causally related.​
• D) the reduced speed limit had nothing to do with the decline in auto accidents.​

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Definitions:

Injunction

A legal directive compelling an individual or a group to initiate or halt a defined action.

Specific Performance

A legal remedy that compels a party to execute a contract according to its precise terms when monetary damages are inadequate.

Equitable Remedy

Judicial remedies granting relief based on fairness, including injunctions and specific performance, distinguished from remedies by way of monetary damages.

Damages

Monetary compensation awarded by a court to a person who has suffered loss or harm due to the wrongful act of another.