Section 1983 of the U

question 103

Multiple Choice

Section 1983 of the U.S.Code is significant because it

• A)defines the formal requirements of becoming a judge in the federal court system.
• B)expands the ability of federal judges to issue "consent decrees," under which the judges could take control of state prison systems.
• C)limits the ability of federal judges to issue "consent decrees," under which the judges could take control of state prison systems.
• D)encourages individuals and groups to bring their problems to the courts rather than to Congress or the executive branch.

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Discount Rate

The interest rate charged by central banks for lending money to commercial banks or the rate used in discounted cash flow analysis to determine the present value of future cash flows.

Project Profitability Index

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Profitability Index

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Investment Projects

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