You Purchased a Share of Stock for $12

question 54

Multiple Choice

You purchased a share of stock for $12.One year later you received $0.25 as a dividend and sold the share for $12.92.What was your holding-period return?

• A)9.75%
• B)10.65%
• C)11.75%
• D)11.25%
• E)none of the above

Explain the impact of federal legislation on civil rights, with an emphasis on the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Explain the constitutional basis and controversy surrounding the right to bear arms, including recent Supreme Court decisions and variations in state regulations.

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Define affirmative action policies, describe their main goals, and discuss Supreme Court decisions related to these policies.

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Definitions:

Colourblindness

A visual deficiency where an individual's perception of colors is limited or distorted, or a metaphorical reference to an approach of ignoring racial and ethnic differences supposedly promoting equality.

Injustices

Situations or actions that violate principles of fairness, morality, or legally established rights, often leading to discrimination or oppression.

Residential Schools

Schools established to integrate Indigenous children into mainstream society, frequently involving the forced removal from their communities and suppression of their cultural practices.

Systemic Racism

A form of racism that is embedded in the laws and regulations of a society or an organization, leading to discrimination and inequality.