Which of the Following Statements Best Defines a Riot

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best defines a riot?

• A) It is a collective flight, often irrational, from a real or perceived danger.
• B) It is a group of people, not necessarily in direct contact, who are interested in a particular issue.
• C) It is a large and organized group of people who want to promote or resist a particular social change.
• D) It is a widespread opinion of people on a particular issue.
• E) It is a violent crowd that directs its hostility at a wide and shifting range of targets.

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Definitions:

Product Markets

Markets where final goods or services are offered to consumers, businesses, and the government.

Economic Decision Makers

Individuals or entities that make choices regarding the allocation of resources and the consumption of goods and services.

Profit

The financial gain obtained when the revenue generated from business activities exceeds the expenses, costs, and taxes involved in sustaining the activity.

Payment

The act of transferring money or its equivalent in return for goods, services, or fulfilling an obligation.