Beccaria's Influence Over the Framers of the U

question 50

Short Answer

Beccaria's influence over the framers of the U.S. Constitution was so great that some claim the ______ might not have existed except for his emphasis on individual rights in the face of state power.

---

Definitions:

Minority Shareholders

Shareholders who own a smaller portion of a company's shares and typically have limited influence over corporate decisions.

Freeze-Out

A tactic used by majority shareholders to oppress minority shareholders by excluding them from decision-making or business benefits.

Baldwin Properties

A name that could refer to a specific company or properties associated with a name "Baldwin," not a widely recognized legal or real estate term.

Fair Market Value

The price at which an asset would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither being under any compulsion to buy or sell and both having reasonable knowledge of relevant facts.