In the United States, the Government Cannot Take a Citizen's

question 31

Multiple Choice

In the United States, the government cannot take a citizen's property without just cause and compensation.This is an example of:

• A)democracy.
• B)capitalism.
• C)a property right.
• D)a weak state.
• E)social democracy.

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Definitions:

Ethical Dilemma

A situation where a person faces a choice between two or more conflicting ethical principles, making it challenging to decide the right course of action.

Principal Elements

Pertains to the fundamental components or ingredients necessary for a system or structure to function.

Ethical Situation

A scenario or circumstance that requires individuals or organizations to choose between alternatives that must be evaluated as right or wrong.

Historical Cost Principle

An accounting principle that states assets should be recorded and reported at their original purchase cost and not adjusted for changes in market value.