When a Government Administrator Refuses to Make a Decision That

question 53

Multiple Choice

When a government administrator refuses to make a decision that she is required to make by statute, which of the following remedies is the appropriate one to obtain from the courts?

• A) Mandamus
• B) Certiorari
• C) Declaratory judgment
• D) Prohibition
• E) Injunction

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Definitions:

Medicine

The science and practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases and injuries in humans and animals.

Accounting

The systematic process of recording, analyzing, summarizing, and reporting the financial transactions of a business or individual.

Ontario Securities Commission

The regulatory body responsible for overseeing the securities industry in Ontario, Canada, ensuring fair and transparent markets.

Securities Act

A U.S. law enacted in 1933 that regulates the offer and sale of securities to protect investors from fraud.