New York Enacts a Statute That Requires a Label on a Video

question 5

Multiple Choice

New York enacts a statute that requires a label on a video game to warn parents when "the range of options available to a player include dismembering or sexually assaulting the image of a human being." On appeal from a challenge by gamemakers,the state asks a federal court to enforce the statute.Based on the decisions of other federal courts in cases involving similar statutes,the court in this case is most likely to

• A)refuse to extend restrictions on sex-based content to violence in video games.
• B)expand the label's warning to include other forms of violence.
• C)impose market-share liability on makers of violent video games.
• D)replace the voluntary rating system currently in use.

Understand the role of government agencies in protecting consumer rights and the specific functions of these agencies.

Understand the various elements of business activity and their interconnections.

Distinguish between tangible and intangible products.

Grasp the economic issues of supply and demand, including understanding limited resources.

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Definitions:

Condition Concurrent

In contracts, conditions that are to happen or be performed at the same time by both parties involved in the agreement.

Conditions Subsequent

Clauses in a contract that, if met, bring about the termination of the contract's obligations for one or more parties.

Commercially Impracticable

A condition under the Uniform Commercial Code where performance of a contract is made excessively burdensome or expensive due to unforeseen events.

Supervening Event

An event that occurs after the parties have entered into a contract and significantly changes the circumstances, possibly excusing performance.