Which of the Following Best Describes the Primary Purpose of Tort

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of tort law?

• A)To punish wrongdoers
• B)To prevent crime
• C)To compensate victims of wrongful conduct
• D)To ensure that contractual promises are kept
• E)To force people to do good (e.g., rescue those in trouble)

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Definitions:

GDP

Gross Domestic Product, a monetary measure of the market value of all the final goods and services produced in a specific time period, often used as an indicator of a country's economic health.

Expenditures

The total amount of money spent by an individual, firm, or government on goods and services.

Income

The earnings acquired, often periodically, for performing job duties or from investment gains.

Net Exports

The value of a country's total exports minus its total imports, representing the net amount of goods and services being traded with other countries.